Pharmaceutical Technology-09-02-2004

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the Spotlight-September 2004

September 02, 2004

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In the Spotlight-Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Innovations

Promoting Quality in Drug Manufacturing

September 02, 2004

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FDA is re-engineering the CMC review process for innovator and generic drugs and backing risk-based ICH quality standards.

Automation in a Digital, Webbed, and Wireless Age

September 02, 2004

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Emerging high-tech solutions prepare to cater to industrial automation with promises of increased efficiencies, faster communications, and custom applications.

September 2004

September 02, 2004

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Pharmaceutical Science & Technology News

Design of an Aseptic Process Simulation

September 02, 2004

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The authors suggest a design strategy for an aseptic process simulation that focuses on the basic repeating unit of the process, establishing alert and action criteria for the unit itself, and using worst-case simulations to establish routine operational parameters for the manufacturing process.

Use of the Bergum Method and MS Excel to Determine the Probability of Passing the USP Content Uniformity Test

September 02, 2004

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A straightforward approach reveals how the probability of passing the USP content uniformity test can be calculated for tablets and capsules.

Characterization of the Performance of Bin Blenders-Part 3 of 3: Cohesive Powders

September 02, 2004

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In this final part of a series of three articles, the results from experiments involving cohesive materials are discussed in terms of mixing performance, agglomerate comminution, and lubrication of powder mixtures.

Early Development Still Driving CRO Performance

September 02, 2004

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Early development services continue to be a sweet spot for contract R&D services. The big question is how soon the impact of early-development candidates will be felt in late development and commercialization.

Particulate-Free Pallets

September 02, 2004

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Particulate generation and durability concerns are encouraging pharmaceutical manufacturers to seek alternatives to wood pallets.