Pharmaceutical Technology-05-02-2003

Pharmaceutical Technology

May 2003

May 02, 2003

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Pharmaceutical science & technology news.

Drug Safety in the Limelight

May 02, 2003

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FDA resolves the bar code labeling debate, releases its GMP requirements for dietary supplements, and proposes a comprehensive adverse-event reporting system.

Outsourcing Outlook

May 02, 2003

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The successful auction of Quintiles raises questions for the company's new owners, Pharma Services Holdings, Inc., and the entire pharmaceutical industry with regard to strategic investments, assets to be sold, and other concerns.

What Can Radio Frequency Identification Do for Pharmaceutical Packaging?

May 02, 2003

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Already proven to be a useful tool in other industries, RFID may be the next innovative solution in product tracking and tracing.

A Novel Method for the Study of Water Absorption Rates by Swellable Matrices

May 02, 2003

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Following the water absorption kinetics of hydrophilic matrices helps determine swelling behavior without disturbing the gel layer and aids in the quantitation of the water absorption pattern.

The Square Root of N Plus One Sampling Rule

May 02, 2003

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Manufacturers who use the square root of N plus one rule as part of their overall sampling plan may be surprised to learn of its inadequacies and whether it truly represents the entire batch.

Particle Attrition by Particle?Surface Friction in Dryers

May 02, 2003

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The authors describe the particle?surface frictional forces involved in the operation of various dryers and discuss the affect on the degree of particle attrition.