Pharmaceutical Technology-03-01-2010

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gamma Irradiation in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Environment

March 01, 2010

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The author reviews the benefits, challenges, and considerations to be made when selecting a gamma-irradiation sterilization method.

Cost Advantages of Single-Use Technologies

March 01, 2010

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Single-use technologies can help simplify equipment and facility design, thus bringing cost advantages. But how are these cost advantages realized and what criteria can be used to assess their impact? This article is part of a special issue on Bioprocessing and Sterile Manufacturing.

Disposable Technologies for Fill-Finish of Clinical-Trial Materials

March 01, 2010

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The author examines the use and advantages of disposable technologies in the fill–finish of sterile pharmaceutical products and how these technologies can reduce costs and time in producing clinical-trial materials.

An Overview of Rapid Microbial-Detection Methods

March 01, 2010

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Pharmaceutical Technology talked to drugmakers, equipment vendors, and service providers to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of rapid microbial-detection methods.

Integrated Microfluidic LC-MS

March 01, 2010

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The authors describe a new microfluidic-based workflow that integrates and automates glycan cleaveage, purification, and chromatographic separation onto a microfluidic liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry chip for MS detection.

The Myth Called "Sterility"

March 01, 2010

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The authors propose a process-centric approach for carrying out aseptic-processing and suggest further dialogue. This articles contains bonus online-exclusive material.

Surface Plasmon Resonance as an Analytical Tool for Bioprocessing

March 01, 2010

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A Q&A with GE Healthcare