Raman spectroscopy delivers real time, non-destructive process insights for critical process parameters to monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing.
A combination of rapid sterility methods with the industry standard compendial method should ensure maximum safety.
The advantages of using an automated powder dispensing system in a ventilated balance enclosure for efficient handling and effective containment of potent compounds are discussed.
The authors describe the critical aspects of an ideal fermentation services provider.
Lighthouse manufacturing techniques utilize technology and automation to streamline production.
Through its educational and networking opportunities, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists plays an important role in partnering throughout the drug- development and commercialization process.
Recombinant microbial whole-cell biocatalysis is a valuable approach for producing enantiomerically pure intermediates. The authors examine several groups of enzymes using this approach: dehydrogenases, hydantoinases, and acylases.
This paper explores the legal and regulatory framework around 3D drug printing, particularly for personalized medicine, considering regulatory compliance, business concerns, and intellectual property rights.
This tutorial paper is meant to aid in dielectric-sensor selection
Freeze drying is widely used in pharmaceuticals to improve the long-term storage stability of labile drugs.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are responsible for more than 80% of the variations between individuals, and are present throughout most genes and other important sequences in the human body, which makes them ideal for tracking down correlations between genotype and phenotype.
This article presents the results of a survey conducted to gain insight on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on biomanufacturing operations.
Though the pharma industry has improved its change management processes, there are still opportunities for improvement.
Any improper validation of methods is likely to result in regulatory agency deficiencies that range in degree of severity.
This article describes a validated method, using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, for detecting the carcinogenic impurity NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine) in ranitidine that meets and exceeds FDA’s limit of detection and limit of quantitation requirements.
The IQ Working Group has defined a pragmatic risk-based approach to audit trail review, where it is only required for high impact GxP data.
Heidi Casaletto, Vice President of Global Marketing, Catalent, comments on the significance of developing biologics with a 'patient first' philosphy.
To meet the demands of early-stage development, contract research organizations can evaluate various dosage-form options. The author examines various methods of capsule filling, including binary blends.
The nature of their application and their mode of use mean that prefilled syringes meet the regulatory definitions of immediate packaging or container–closure systems.
Analytical procedure performance can be continually verified by risk-based monitoring of performance related data.
With data integrity regulatory violations on the rise, there is a need for better and more consistent validation management practices.
A Post Approval Change (PAC) to replace identity (ID) testing of incoming liquid drug substance with ID by visual inspection is considered a low risk provided questioned listed in this example have been answered favorably. In that case the PAC can be downgraded from a prior approval to a notification to health authorities, and managed in the PQS with immediate implementation effect.
The authors propose an alternative to the USP disintegration test method. The method embraces physiological conditions of the oral cavity, as a screening tool for developing ODT products.
AFI representatives of the process validation working group explore and define key elements for an enhanced approach to process validation for sterile liquid and freeze-dried forms.
Extrapolating data from adult clinical trials to a pediatric population is a proven method to avoid unnecessary pediatric clinical trials. Representatives of the Pediatric Working Group of the IQ Consortium share case studies that demonstrate how adult clinical trial data can be used to support the dose selection and regimen—or waive the need for a placebo control arm—for pediatric studies.
How Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) is redefining drug delivery with cutting-edge capsule innovation, customer-first service, and a strong commitment to sustainability
A blended approach to newly revised regulatory guidance to inform environmental monitoring programmes is essential.