Pharmaceutical Technology-12-02-2012
Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmaceutical Technology, December 2012 Issue (PDF)
December 02, 2012
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Job Security - Annual Employment Survey Results Show Increased Confidence
Tracking the Supply Chain
December 02, 2012
Special Features
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As the battle against counterfeits gains momentum, PharmTech speaks to Mark Davison, CEO of Blue Sphere Health, and Craig Stobie, global life sciences sector manager at Domino Printing Sciences, about the challenges involved.
Harmonizing Global Efforts Against Counterfeits
December 02, 2012
Special Features
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In addition to globalisation, high financial rewards and low penalties for counterfeiters are contributing to the rise in fake medicines.
Harnessing the Power of Fingerprinting Technologies
December 02, 2012
Special Features
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A few years ago, drug criminals would put all their efforts into matching packaging and labeling, or manufacturing good-looking fake materials. Today, criminals are capable of much more.
Mice on a Mission
December 02, 2012
Agent-in Place
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To ensure the accuracy of scientific testing, protect the subjects to avoid data contamination.
When Disaster Strikes at Home
December 02, 2012
From The Editor
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PDA's strategic plan calls for maintaining valuable and effective relationships with global regulators.
Acquisitions Reshape the Bio/Pharm Services Industry
December 02, 2012
Outsourcing Outlook
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The quest to build critical mass and broaden capabilities has been a key factor in deal-making.
Development and Commercialization of a Novel Modified Release Tablet Technology
December 02, 2012
Peer-Reviewed Research
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GlaxoSmithKline recently developed a novel technology for the formulation of modified-release tablets. The authors describe the route from development to commercialization.
Health Policy Challenges for Obama Administration
December 02, 2012
Regulatory Watch
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White House and Congress likely to struggle over funding for bio/pharmaceutical regulation.
Job Security
December 02, 2012
Special Report
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Annual employment survey results show greater confidence in the pharma industry.
Innovation in a Leading Disease Target: Alzheimer's
December 02, 2012
Special Features
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An interview with Eric M. Parker, Ph.D., Executive Director and Neuroscience Site Lead, Merck Research Laboratories, about the Merck BACE team's winning research.
Patents and Postapproval Batch Testing
December 02, 2012
Viewpoint
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Can postapproval FDA filings immunize pharma companies from patent lawsuits?
Pharma Innovation
December 02, 2012
Special Features
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A look at the year's leaders in innovation strategy, including the top bio/pharmaceutical companies and award recipients from AAPS, PhRMA, and CPhI.
Collaborating to Protect the Supply Chain from Counterfeiters
December 02, 2012
Special Features
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Adeline Siew PharmTech speaks to Lynne Byers and Brian Johnson about Rx-360's initiatives to protect patient safety.
Time to Revise ICH Q9
December 02, 2012
Statistical Solutions
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A change in terminology could emphasize patient protection.
In the Spotlight December 2012
December 02, 2012
In the Spotlight
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New product reviews for December 2012.
Q&A with Richard Shor, President of SaniSure
December 02, 2012
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Q&A with Richard Shor, President of SaniSure.
Report from South Korea
December 02, 2012
In the Field
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Domestic companies are changing their business models in response to recent drug price cuts.
The Class of 2012 for New Molecular Entities and Biologics
December 02, 2012
Pharma Ingredients
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As 2012 comes to a close, Pfizer leads among Big Pharma companies for FDA approvals of new molecular entities and biologics.
A Lifecycle Approach to Optimizing Cleaning Systems
December 02, 2012
Troubleshooting
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Clean-in-place systems should be optimized during design and commissioning and after validation.