Pharmaceutical Technology-01-02-2002

Pharmaceutical Technology

What Does Pharmacy Automation Mean for Packaging?

January 01, 2002

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A limited number of container sizes, dispensing lanes, computerized tracking, and polyethylene mailing bags are just a few of the new elements of packaging launched at one company's automated pharmacy facility.

Novel Acrylate Adhesives for Transdermal Drug Delivery

January 01, 2002

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The authors discuss the solubility and adhesive performances of adhesives that incorporate monomers such as hydroxyethyl acrylate or pyrrolidonoethyl acrylate.

Optimal Tablet Press Operation: Machine versus Granulation

January 01, 2002

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To achieve the maximum performance from a tablet press run, operators must learn to distinguish between machine-related issues and granulation-related issues.

Manufacturers Face Shifting Priorities in the New Year

January 01, 2002

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Pharmaceutical companies will face a number of issues and challenges this year that will affect their resources, operations, and the markets they serve.

Investigation of Out-of-Specification Results

January 01, 2002

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The authors summarize the results of the September 2000 PhRMA workshop discussions about conducting out-of-specification investigations.

Reaping the Benefits of E-Procurement

January 01, 2002

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Implementing an e-procurement solution requires executive sponsorship, up-front analysis of current processes, integration with back-end systems, and change mangement.

Outsourcing Outlook

January 01, 2002

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The author looks ahead to what 2002 may have in store for the contract services industry.