Pharmaceutical Technology-11-02-2001

Pharmaceutical Technology

Tablet Relaxation and Physiocomechanical Stability of Lactose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, and Dibasic Calcuim Phosphate

November 02, 2001

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The authors discuss the physiocomechanical characteristics of three commonly used pharmaceutical excipients and describe the effects of variables on their physiocomechanical stability.

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Truth in Outsourcing

November 02, 2001

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Contract service providers and clients alike must be realistic and forthcoming about their expectations to accomplish a truthful outsourcing partnership.

Manufacturers Face Challenges and Regulatory Changes

November 02, 2001

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Threats of bioterrorism generate new reulatory policies to protect the public against biological warfare.

One-Step Aqueous Enteric Coating Systems: Scale-Up Evaluation

November 02, 2001

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Poly(vinyl acetate) phthalate-based and acrylic-based enteric coating systems are evaluated for their performance on acetylsalicylic acid tablets in areas such as acid resistance and coated-tablet stability.

Filter Integrity Testing in Liquid Applications, Revisited Part II

November 02, 2001

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In the concluding part of this article, the authors address diffusive-airflow imprecisions and measurements as well as automated integrity-test equipment, variations in bubble-point measurements, and the identification of a "sterilizing" filter.

Outsourcing Outlook

November 02, 2001

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The 2001 POMA Sourcing Survey declares 2001 a good year for drug development and manufacturing outsourcing.