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Qualicaps

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2020 Bio/Pharma Virtual Congress

*** Live: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | 8:30 AM EDT – 4:00 PM EDT *** 2020 Bio/Pharma Virtual Congress: Join Pharmaceutical Technology® and BioPharm International® for this online event that will explore the latest developments in formulation, manufacturing, and innovative drug dosage forms, as well as detailed discussions about crucial topics impacting the industry. ***On demand available after final airing until 11/11/2021


Paul Suszczynski

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Determining Low PPB Levels of Nitrite in Polymeric Excipients

In this paper, the authors introduce a method that combines ion exchange chromatography with an easier-to-perform, simpler one-step post-column derivatization that is selective to nitrite and visible spectrophotometric detection to allow high sample loading volumes without affecting resolution.



Ralph M. Dioguardi

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Use Of RFID Asset Management Systems For Monitoring Analytical Instrumentation

Utilizing integrated active radio frequency identification (RFID) and real-time asset management systems can yield commercial and compliance benefits.


John Y. Lee

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Change management: common failures and a checklist for improvement

Though the pharma industry has improved its change management processes, there are still opportunities for improvement.



Andrew Walker

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Integrated Approach Facilitates Inhalation Drug Development

The choice of delivery platform for inhaled drug products is contingent on API-related factors, as well as the development stage of the product.


Jared Finger

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Viral Vector API Characterization of Product-Related Impurities

FDA’s final CMC guidance sets expectations for manufacturing and quality for human gene therapy INDs. This article reviews existing analytical applications, focusing on viral vector characterization of impurities.



Aaron Stewart

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Advancing Spray-Dried Dispersion Formulation Development

In-vitro and in-silico tools can help predict in-vivo outcomes for low-solubility drugs formulated as spray-dried dispersions.


Rona LeBlanc-Rivera, PhD

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Drug Shortages and Complying with FDA’s 21 CFR 211.110 Guidance

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Rona LeBlanc-Rivera, PhD, principal consultant, Regulatory Affairs at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answer some questions about FDA’s January 2025 21 CFR 211.110 guidance document.


Alessandro Regola

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Pharmaceutical Knowledge Management: Experiences in Drug Development and Manufacturing

Knowledge management has gained increasing importance in the pharmaceutical industry over the past 10–15 years


Courtney O’Dell

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A Novel Cell Lysis Method to Improve the Viral Vector Manufacturing Process

Researchers demonstrated a new cell lysis method using a novel solution to improve viral vector production.


Stefano Simonato

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Implementing Data Integrity Compliance in a GLP Test Facility

Consider how to apply ALCOA+ to a building management system in non-clinical laboratories.


Robert O. Williams III

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Improved Formulations to Enable Stable Delivery of Biologics

How dry powder techniques can overcome limitations in biologics development and delivery to broaden routes of administration and global accessibility.


Stephan K. Roenninger

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Reliance-Based Waivers Become the Predominant Trend in In-Country Testing of Pharmaceutical Products

This study reviews changes in in-country testing (registration testing, import testing) requirements and analyzes current trends. In the context of international harmonization of good practices and standards as well as the improved information exchange between national regulatory authorities, in-country testing is considered outdated and redundant in many cases.



Sara Sefton

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Integrated Approach Facilitates Inhalation Drug Development

The choice of delivery platform for inhaled drug products is contingent on API-related factors, as well as the development stage of the product.


Stephanie Sproule

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Ongoing Analytical Procedure Performance Verification—Stage 3 of USP<1220>

Analytical procedure performance can be continually verified by risk-based monitoring of performance related data.


Bernhard Eitzinger

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Printable Medicines: A Microdosing Device For Producing Personalized Medicines

The authors describe a new method for the production of personalised medicines utilising ultra-precise microdrop printing technology.


Rosa Terribile

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Enhancing Process Validation for Sterile Liquid and Freeze-Dried Forms: Part 1

AFI representatives of the process validation working group explore and define key elements for an enhanced approach to process validation for sterile liquid and freeze-dried forms.


Christian Metz

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A Harmonized Approach to Performing a Risk-Based Audit Trail Review

The IQ Working Group has defined a pragmatic risk-based approach to audit trail review, where it is only required for high impact GxP data.


Patricia Santos-Serrão

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How to Meet Regulatory Challenges in the New Year

With 2007 projects wrapped up, or so we hope, forward-looking companies need to take their next step.



DrugDigest

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Unpacking the Science Behind Data Integrity

Webinar Date/Time: Thursday February 24, 2023 at 11am EST | 10am CST | 8am PST


Graham Ruecroft

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Power Ultrasound and the Production of Mesoscopic Particles and Aqueous Dispersions

The authors discuss advanced sonocrystallization particle-engineering techniques for manufacturing mesoscopic particles.


Julian Upton

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Servier: patience and passion

You don't have to spend any time in the company of its chairman to see that there is no other Big Pharma company like Servier.


Nancy M. Clipse

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Formulation effects on the thermomechanical properties and permeability of free films and coating films

Understanding a formulation's variable effects on its properties, especially film permeability, is key to designing a robust formulation and reducing variation of a finished product.


Ian Toledo de Zayas

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Packing-Line Improvement Based on a Fault-Tree Analysis Approach

This article focuses on upgrading and improving a packing process to comply with current good manufacturing practices. The authors sought to maintain proper quality assurance for finished products.


Jake Sorofman

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Jake Sorofman Q&A

Q: You have many years of experience in marketing and business development. What are the most significant changes you have observed in this time?