Pharmaceutical Technology Europe-06-01-2012

Our Packaging Forum editor reports on the infamous US trade show, INTERPHEX. Highlights included the latest in pharmaceutical packaging equipment, containers and labels, as well as new capabilities among contract service providers.

The industry wants more innovation, but can suppliers meet customers' needs?

Although representing a small part of overall drug development, peptides and related technologies to improve their production are making inroads.

A number of factors need to be considered when evaluating preclinical dose-formulation stability. The authors discuss formulation, storage and dosing conditions.

It is with real pleasure that I join the Pharmaceutical Technology Europe (PTE) team.

Nick Beckett from the UK law firm CMS Cameron McKenna explains how the UK government's proposed Patent Box legislation may impact the pharmaceutical sector.

With social media receiving increased focus as the pharma industry strives to make the most of new communication technologies, we speak with Cognizant's Bhaskar Sambasivan to find out where pharma is when it comes to social media implementation and what more should be being done.

Pharma Aid for Developing World

The globalisation of clinical trials is putting pressure on the European Medicines Agency.

For true freeze-drying cycle optimisation, information on the maximum allowable product temperature during primary drying is required.