Charting Dosage-Form Manufacturing
Contract manufacturers expand capabilities in aseptic processing, clinical-trial materials supply, and cytotoxic manufacturing.
Quality Systems for Drugs and Biologics
FDA is modernizing and streamlining current good manufacturing practices. The author examines FDA's evolving approach to quality systems and how a manufacturer can implement a quality system framework.
Limited Resources, Expanding Imports Challenge Regulators
The rise in overseas manufacturing undermines FDA oversight of drug quality.
You're Telling Us...
PharmTech's polls feature user feedback on issues facing the pharmaceutical industry.
Global Pharmaceutical Powers
Another Asian services provider demonstrates the global nature of pharmaceutical outsourcing.
Pharma Capsules
Brief pharmaceutical news items for February 2008.
Clearing the Air on Residual Solvents
USP 467 Residual Solvents will take effect on July 1, 2008. But does the industry understand these specifications-and is it prepared?
In the Field
A news roundup for February 2008.
Nanotechnology and the Quest for the Ultimate Drug-Delivery System
The author suggests a route for nanotechnology's future in the pharmaceutical industry.
Patents "R" Us
Can an overload of patent applications lead to the US' demise as a scientific leader?
Designing and Delivering Therapeutic Proteins
An updated book summarizes recent research for formulators and drug-delivery specialists.
AIM-less
If at first the product fails, then inspect, inspect again
In the Spotlight February 2008
Jacketed hose provides cleanability; Stopper prevents product waste; Accessories control temperature precisely
Report from: Europe
A wave of pharmaceutical expansions is expected in Europe this year, surprisingly by Indian companies.
Coming Down the Pike: Sirtuins
Text sirtuins are the new kinases, according to a presentation given last month at the JP Healthcare Investors Conference in San Francisco by Sirtis CEO Christoph Westphal.
