Global Healthcare on the Ground: NIH Aims to Help Treat 200 Rare Diseases
NIH leads new international consortium to develop a diagnostic tool for most known rare diseases by the year 2020.
Washington Report: FDA Maps Strategy to Counter Supply-Chain Threats
Rising imports and overseas production spur realignment of enforcement.
Big Pharma's Manufacturing Blueprint for the Future
The pharmaceutical majors continue rationalizing manufacturing capacity in established markets as they forge their manufacturing networks in biologics and emerging markets.
Controlled Release from Porous Platforms
The authors present a method for controlling the release of therapeutics by applying a plasma polymer layer to the surface of porous materials.
Report from Asia
Contract manufacturing organizations throughout Asia are increasing their capabilities to meet market demand and attract foreign investment and partnerships.
Biosimilars or Bust
Are biosimilars the next big thing or just the next big bubble?
Improving API Synthesis
O-arylation and O-alkylation, a one-pot protein synthesis, a combined approach in continued and chemocatalysis, and green-chemistry applications are the target of some recent advances in API synthesis.
Offshoring Biomanufacturing
China rises to the top as a destination for international outsourcing.
Reducing the Risk in Risk Management
A firm grasp of probability and ongoing re-evaluation are key.
A Quality-Control Guide Fails to Train the Trainer
A book about developing quality-control training manuals provides a wealth of information and a dearth of practical help.
In the Spotlight August 2011
New product reviews for August 2011 focusing on automation, process control, and information technology.
PQRI Case Study (2): Functional Equivalence for Equipment Replacements
The second in a series of eight case studies from the Product Quality Research Institute focuses on functional equivalence for equipment.
Movin' On Out
Visiting a new site or going down memory lane may not get you where you want to go.
Prophylaxis in a Patch
New studies reveal the promise and feasibility of transdermal vaccine delivery.
Performing Double Duty
Many child-safe package designs help improve compliance and provide tamper evidence.
Understanding Fluidized-Bed Granulation
This study demonstrates the beneficial use of a spatial-filter velocimetry particle-size analyzer during granulation.
Q&A with Terry Novak, Norwich Pharmaceuticals
Terry Novak, president of Norwich Pharmaceuticals, on recent industry trends.
Controlled Crystallization During Freeze-Drying
The authors discuss the preparation of lipophilic drug nanocrystals by controlled crystallization during freeze-drying.
Has Outsourcing Derailed PAT and QbD?
Quality management requires more effort in a complex supply chain.
Q&A: Thin-layer Chromatography Kits Screen for Counterfeits in Developing Countries
Thomas P. Layloff describes the advantages of using thin-layer chromatography methods for counterfeit detection. This article contains bonus online material.
Chemical Confirmation
Analytical detection techniques help combat counterfeit drugs.
Embarking on the New World of Personalized Medicine
A path to personalized medicines creates a new paradigm for development and manufacturing.
Inside USP: International Dialogue on Biologics Standards
USP promotes horizontal standards for biologics' quality attributes.
Pharmaceutical Technology, August 2011 Issue (PDF)
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