Spotlight on Business Risk
Recent events in the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry highlight the importance of ongoing attention to contractors' financial situations and their strategic intent.
Vibration Technology for Active Dry-Powder Inhalers
A new active dry powder inhaler has been developed using vibration frequencies to aerosolize powders.
In the Spotlight April 2004
pharmaceutical science and technology innovations
FDA Attacks Counterfeits
FDA relies on e-chips to thwart bogus products, and drops paper pedigrees and unit-of-use packaging.
Synthetic Excipients Challenge All-Natural Organics
Synthetic excipients frequently offer advantages over all-natural compounds.
April 2004
pharmaceutical science and technology news
Controlled-Release Dosage Forms for Diltiazem Hydrochloride
The authors investigate whether an extrusion-spheronization proces can be used to develop a matrix-based, controlled-release formulation for a highly water-soluble drug.