What Does Pharmacy Automation Mean for Packaging?
A limited number of container sizes, dispensing lanes, computerized tracking, and polyethylene mailing bags are just a few of the new elements of packaging launched at one company's automated pharmacy facility.
Novel Acrylate Adhesives for Transdermal Drug Delivery
The authors discuss the solubility and adhesive performances of adhesives that incorporate monomers such as hydroxyethyl acrylate or pyrrolidonoethyl acrylate.
Optimal Tablet Press Operation: Machine versus Granulation
To achieve the maximum performance from a tablet press run, operators must learn to distinguish between machine-related issues and granulation-related issues.
Manufacturers Face Shifting Priorities in the New Year
Pharmaceutical companies will face a number of issues and challenges this year that will affect their resources, operations, and the markets they serve.
Investigation of Out-of-Specification Results
The authors summarize the results of the September 2000 PhRMA workshop discussions about conducting out-of-specification investigations.
Reaping the Benefits of E-Procurement
Implementing an e-procurement solution requires executive sponsorship, up-front analysis of current processes, integration with back-end systems, and change mangement.
Outsourcing Outlook
The author looks ahead to what 2002 may have in store for the contract services industry.
