Pharmaceutical Technology
August 02, 2007
Viewpoint
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Feedback is urged on USP's proposed revisions to the General Notices.
August 02, 2007
Outsourcing
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FDA approvals renew the threat of competition from India and China.
August 02, 2007
Washington Report
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FDA's long-awaited GMPs for supplements appear as food and drug safety concerns override lingering opposition.
August 02, 2007
From The Editor
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By vetoing stem cell research funding, the President is vetoing potentially life-saving treatments.
August 02, 2007
Packaging Forum
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Makers of temperature-sensitive products constantly seek to ensure proper conditions during shipping and storage.
August 02, 2007
In the Spotlight
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The "Solo-VPE" device from C Technologies (Bridgewater, NJ) improves UV–vis measurements by matching the length of the light path to the sample. The unit's software lets users establish thresholds, and the machine adjusts the pathlength and wavelength accordingly. Mark Salerno, director of manufacturing at C Technologies, says the device "... works for you until it finds the measurement range you want it to be in." He adds that the unit expands the operational range of UV–vis instruments. It facilitates measurements from roughly 50 μm to more than 10 mm. Measurements can be adjusted in 10-μm increments.
August 02, 2007
This Time Around
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Did you know that only one-third of prescribed pediatric drugs have been studied or labeled for pediatric use? The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) was enacted in 2002 to improve this statistic by providing companies with six months of additional marketing exclusivity if they conduct pediatric trials. The Government Accountability Office recently issued a report that examined data from studies conducted between 2002 and 2005 for drugs specified by the US Food and Drug Administration under BPCA.
August 02, 2007
Articles
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A spate of drugs are scheduled to come off patent, offering vast potential and competition.
August 02, 2007
Book Review
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The book comprehensively reviews the basics of drug absorption and methods for delivery enhancement through various routes of administration.
August 02, 2007
Articles
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The authors examine advances in the design and the application of biological indicator evaluator resistometer vessels used to measure the resistance of bacterial spores in monitoring sterilization processes.
August 02, 2007
Agent-In-Place
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Production sometimes follows the law of supply and reprimand.
August 02, 2007
Pharma Capsules
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Cook, ABB, Tyco, and Mettler-Toledo Gain New Managment
August 02, 2007
In the Field
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Washington, DC (June 25)-More than five million US adults import prescription drugs from other countries, two million of them without an official prescription, according to a survey conducted by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). Concerned about the number of counterfeit drugs entering the US, PhRMA launched the survey to determine who was importing prescription drugs and why.
August 02, 2007
Articles
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This article presents a study of an aseptic environmental monitoring system for surface contamination at critical areas using a robot.
August 02, 2007
Inside USP
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USP is revising key documents to make them easier to use.
August 02, 2007
Articles
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Industry and regulatory experts provide advice on inspection preparation and best practices.