Authors


Norm Fong

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Effective Technology Transfer and Validation Strategies with CMOs

The success of a pharmaceutical manufacturing transfer from one facility to another requires detailed operational plans, attention to detail, and coordination between all parties. \


Rehana Begum

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Purification of Peptides Using Surrogate Stationary Phases on Reversed-Phase Columns

This paper describes a unique Prep-rP-HPLC technique that uses a C-18/C-8 derivatized silica coated with a hydrophobic quaternary ammonium salt or quaternary phosphonium salt that acts as an additional/surrogate stationary phase (AsP/ssP).


Mohmed K. Anwer

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Purification of Peptides Using Surrogate Stationary Phases on Reversed-Phase Columns

This paper describes a unique Prep-rP-HPLC technique that uses a C-18/C-8 derivatized silica coated with a hydrophobic quaternary ammonium salt or quaternary phosphonium salt that acts as an additional/surrogate stationary phase (AsP/ssP).


Shaik Kalesha

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Purification of Peptides Using Surrogate Stationary Phases on Reversed-Phase Columns

This paper describes a unique Prep-rP-HPLC technique that uses a C-18/C-8 derivatized silica coated with a hydrophobic quaternary ammonium salt or quaternary phosphonium salt that acts as an additional/surrogate stationary phase (AsP/ssP).


Punna Venkateshwarlu

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Purification of Peptides Using Surrogate Stationary Phases on Reversed-Phase Columns

This paper describes a unique Prep-rP-HPLC technique that uses a C-18/C-8 derivatized silica coated with a hydrophobic quaternary ammonium salt or quaternary phosphonium salt that acts as an additional/surrogate stationary phase (AsP/ssP).


Mohammad Ovais

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Cleaning Limits—Why the 10-ppm and 0.001-Dose Criteria Should be Abandoned, Part II

Conventional limit-setting techniques are not health-based and can make risk assessment more difficult.


Fintan Weston

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Debating the Role of RABS and Isolators in Aseptic Manufacturing

While isolators may offer advantages in high-speed commercial manufacturing lines, RABS continues to be a flexible alternative solution for small-scale production of drugs for clinical use.


Michael Valazza

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Planning for Successful Technology Transfer

The author reviews some of the key considerations when selecting a vendor and crucial parameters that must be defined in the tech-transfer process to ensure the greatest chance of success.


Ian Haley

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In-Process Particle Characterisation

In wet granulation, many companies used to rely on empirical data and quality control, but processes and technologies have improved in a variety of ways in recent years.


Andrew Walsh

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Using Process Capability for Statistical Evaluation of Cleaning Processes

This study examines the use of process capability index results to establish sampling strategies for new product cleaning and to minimize the risk of insufficient cleaning.


Rong-Kun Chang

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Commonly Cited Deficiencies for Topical Dermatologic Drug Products in ANDAs

The authors of "Common Deficiencies in ANDAs for Dermatologic Drug Products" provide some examples of commonly cited deficiencies cited by FDA.


Susan Rosencrance

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Commonly Cited Deficiencies for Topical Dermatologic Drug Products in ANDAs

The authors of "Common Deficiencies in ANDAs for Dermatologic Drug Products" provide some examples of commonly cited deficiencies cited by FDA.


Bing Cai, PhD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Pahala Simamora

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Common Deficiencies in ANDAs for Dermatologic Drug Products

Companies may potentially accelerate the approval of generic drugs by avoiding deficiencies in ANDA submissions.


Andre Raw, PhD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.







Albert Barberà, PhD

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The BioRegion of Catalonia—A Unique Life-Sciences Hub in Europe

Barcelona is set to host two well-known pharmaceutical events in the upcoming calendar year: CPhI (October 4–6, 2016) and BIO Europe Spring (March 20–22, 2017). The city is the heart of the BioRegion of Catalonia, believed to be the most dynamic bioregion in Spain and one of the most active in Europe.


Paul McClune

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Maintaining Hygienic Diaphragm Valves

A process-specific preventative maintenance program improves productivity and reliability.


Melina Figueiredo

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De-activating the Ticking Bomb of Brain Diseases with Nanomedicines

Nanoparticulate technologies are showing promising potential in delivering both small-molecule drugs and biomacromolecules across the blood brain barrier.


Gretchen L. Shearer, PhD

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Looking for a Root Cause of Parenteral Contaminants

Multiple inspection techniques facilitate the identification of particulate matter in vials as part of root-cause investigations and safety evaluations.


David Smith

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Contamination Control for Cell and Gene Therapies Needs New Analytics

Analytical methods need a boost to ensure quality control for cell and gene therapies.


Alex Lyness

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


David Grant

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


Scott Constable

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


Johannah Sharman

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


Artie S. McKim

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Advances in the Regulated Pharmaceutical Use of Dimethyl Sulfoxide USP, Ph.Eur.

The authors review the regulatory changes associated with the use of dimethyl sulfoxide in finished pharmaceutical dosage forms.