Coprocessed Excipients for Solid Dosage Forms
The authors examine the development and performance of coprocessed excipients, including testing them for flowability, compressibility, amd dilution potential.
Manufacturing Execution Systems
This article discusses the advantages of manufacturing execution systems and the challenges involved in their implementation and validation.
State-of-the-Art Packaging Machines
With new features such as servo-controlled operations and modularity, today's packaging machines offer enhanced flexibility, increased uptime, and reduced product waste.
January 2004
Pharmaceutical science and technology news
Medicare Bill Contains Significant Changes for Drug Manufacturers
The new Medicare bill affects pricing and coverage, revises payment formula, and clarifies generic patent issues.
The Bioterrorism Act
Two FDA final rules issued in response to the Bioterrorism Response Act of 2002 may significantly affect the supply and importation of pharmaceutical excipients.
Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Gas Evaluation and Management Program
The author examines the challenges that arise in ordering, storing, and using gas supplies for the pharmaceutical laboratory, and suggests solutions to these difficulties.
New Supply-Chain Dynamics
As manufacturers move to manufacture to demand rather than to forecast, the traditional wholesaling business model is being transformed.
In the Spotlight--February 2004
Pharmaceutical science and technology innovations.
