Pharmaceutical Technology-09-01-2004

Pharmaceutical Technology

Process Analytical Technology: A First-Birthday Standardization Update

September 01, 2004

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2004 Supplement

6

The author describes the efforts of the standards committees to establish guidelines for PAT implementation and the impact of the guidelines on the industry.

Monitoring Granulation Drying Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for In Situ Analysis of Residual Moisture and Methanol

September 01, 2004

Articles

2004 Supplement

6

A novel probe design can reduce the powder-sample density variance such that moisture and solvent levels can be accurately modeled and predicted in process.

The Introduction of Qualitative Rapid Microbiological Methods for Drug-Product Testing

September 01, 2004

Articles

2004 Supplement

6

FDA recently approved the first PAT applications for the introduction of rapid microbial testing of drug products and pharmaceutical-grade waters. Officials from FDA and GlaxoSmithKline worked together to ensure the appropriate scientific evaluation of the methods. Team members report on the successful validation approach and identify technical issues to be considered for the future.