Plastic Prefilled Syringes: A Better Fit for Autoinjector Systems
The authors describe the ways in which plastic prefilled syringes can be an alternative that provides consistent performance, protects drugs prone to degradation, and enhances patient safety.
From Needle to Pill: Reformulating Injectable Drugs for Oral Delivery
The author describes how Merrion Pharmaceuticals reformulates parenteral drugs into tablets and capsules that are easier for patients to take and provide better bioavailability.
Current Perspectives on Aseptic Formulations
The author details the factors in formulation design, requirements in facilites and equipment, and validation criteria for aseptic formualtions.
Technology Forecast for Injectables
A Conversation with Greystone Associates' George Perros. This article contains bonus online-exclusive material.
Challenges and Strategies for Implementing Automated Visual Inspection for Biopharmaceuticals
The authors used a light-transmission-based static division system to detect particles of foreign contaminants in prefilled vials.
Risk Management for Aseptic Processing
The author discusses the risks involved with aseptic processing, methods and tools used to identify and control risk, and regulatory guidelines relevant to the risk-management process.
Targeting Therapeutics for the Middle and Inner Ear
A Conversation with Otonomy
USP's Ferrules and Caps Labeling Changes Put on Hold
This article provides an update to the author's Viewpoint column, "Changes to Vial Labels May Affect Patient Safety," which ran in Pharmaceutical Technology's March 2009 issue.
