Authors


Nic Michel

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Addressing Dust Accumulation in Tablet Manufacturing

Dedusting equipment and techniques address problems associated with tablet manufacturing dust accumulation.


Walter Matzmorr

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Planning a Biologics Facility Start Up

Integrating quality and compliance with technology transfer and careful project management are key in starting up a facility and launching a biologic drug.


Anette Skammelsen Schmidt

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Forced Degradation Studies for Biopharmaceuticals

The author addresses critical issues to consider prior to performing forced degradation studies and provides best practice recommendations for these types of studies.


Mike Oxford

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Choosing Tableting Tooling for Compressing Abrasive Formulations

Wear-resistant materials and coatings protect tablet punches and dies from abrasive formulations.


Frederick Murray

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Considerations for Tablet Compression with Multi-Tip Tooling

This article examines multi-tip tool technology for pharmaceutical tablet compression and the process control and validation issues that must be carefully evaluated to assess the potential for success.


Andrew Fussell

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Meeting USP Guidelines for Elemental Impurity Analysis with X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

The author discusses how x-ray spectrometry can be an effective way to measure these impurities and meet regulatory guidelines.


Kandasamy Subburaj

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Regulatory Considerations for Controlling Intermediates in Type-II Drug Master Files for the Manufacture of Generic Drug Substances

The authors present analysis of the state of control of intermediate identity and quality, based on analysis of recently submitted DMFs.




Srinivasa Murthy

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Regulatory Considerations for Controlling Intermediates in Type-II Drug Master Files for the Manufacture of Generic Drug Substances

The authors present analysis of the state of control of intermediate identity and quality, based on analysis of recently submitted DMFs.


Humcha Hariprakasha

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Regulatory Considerations for Controlling Intermediates in Type-II Drug Master Files for the Manufacture of Generic Drug Substances

The authors present analysis of the state of control of intermediate identity and quality, based on analysis of recently submitted DMFs.


Brian T. Connell

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Regulatory Considerations for Controlling Intermediates in Type-II Drug Master Files for the Manufacture of Generic Drug Substances

The authors present analysis of the state of control of intermediate identity and quality, based on analysis of recently submitted DMFs.


Huyi Zhang

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Appendix: Common Deficiencies Related to Solution NMR in the Type-II DMFs

Appendix to Characterization of Small-Molecule Drug Substances in Type II DMFs Supporting ANDAs, Part I: Solution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy


Deborah F. Johnson

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Regulatory Considerations for Controlling Intermediates in Type-II Drug Master Files for the Manufacture of Generic Drug Substances

The authors present analysis of the state of control of intermediate identity and quality, based on analysis of recently submitted DMFs.


Jerry Sellors

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FT-IR Identification: the Expertise Required To Ensure Compliance

By providing an information "fingerprint", infrared red spectroscopy is a useful tool for identifying counterfeit pharmaceuticals. The authors identify best practices for ensuring compliance.


Olindo Lazzaro

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Choosing Containment Strategies For Highly Potent APIs

Safe handling of HPAPIs requires determining exposure potential and selecting appropriate containment strategies.


Mark Dalziel

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Contamination: Invisible And Airborne

Millions of pounds worth of products are at risk if contamination occurs in a cleanroom environment. According to an independent consultant (Cleanroom Management Associates Inc) for our company, contamination from personnel and equipment, such as wheeled carts and tanks, is a major concern in cleanrooms and controlled environments.


Chris Freeman

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Best Practice: Testing Softgel Capsules

Texture analyzers can be used to evaluate wall hardness and elasticity of softgel capsules.


Claire Freeman, PhD

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Best Practice: Testing Softgel Capsules

Texture analyzers can be used to evaluate wall hardness and elasticity of softgel capsules.


Mahmoud Hamada

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Testing the Integrity of Lyophilized Product Containers

Non-destructive container closure integrity testing allows 100% inspection of all ampoules, syringes, vials, and cartridges.


Derek Duncan

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Updates on Container Closure Integrity Testing for Sterile Injectables

Changes in CCIT testing have followed the evolution of regulatory guidance, and this article examines different possible CCIT strategy approaches.


Robin Hooker

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Specimen Logistics: The Rx for a Better Dx

Using best practices in specimen preparation, packaging, and shipping can improve efficiency for diagnostic laboratories.


Anthony Serracino Inglott

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Concept Design for Establishing an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Production Facility in Malta

The authors discuss the concept design of a versatile, sustainable, small-scale facility in Malta that conforms to the European Union’s current good manufacturing practices.


Frederick Schembri

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Concept Design for Establishing an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Production Facility in Malta

The authors discuss the concept design of a versatile, sustainable, small-scale facility in Malta that conforms to the European Union’s current good manufacturing practices.


Lilian M. Azzopardi

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Concept Design for Establishing an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Production Facility in Malta

The authors discuss the concept design of a versatile, sustainable, small-scale facility in Malta that conforms to the European Union’s current good manufacturing practices.


Maria Mercieca

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Concept Design for Establishing an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Production Facility in Malta

The authors discuss the concept design of a versatile, sustainable, small-scale facility in Malta that conforms to the European Union’s current good manufacturing practices.


Anil Kumar Busimi

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Best Practice: Choosing Glass Or Polymer For Parenteral Packaging

Consider the 3 Ps (product, process, and patient) when choosing a parenteral packaging material.



Hans de Waard

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Controlled Crystallization During Freeze-Drying

The authors discuss the preparation of lipophilic drug nanocrystals by controlled crystallization during freeze-drying.