Pharmaceutical Technology-12-02-2002

Reform legislation about generic drugs remains at the forefront of debate as innovator companies poise to challenge FDA proposals regarding patent laws.

December's Contract Services articles include "Using Virtual Private Networks to Gain Competitive Advantage," by Mark Tuomenoska and "Outsourcing Outlook," by Jim Miller.

More than 1600 industry employees report about the status of their current work environment, including salary, job environment, and outlook for next year.

The authors recount the findings of a study that examined the sensitivity of cross-linked gelatin materials to variables such as bloom strength, type, and source.

The author discusses the use of analytical sieving to determine the size distribution of granular and course powders and describes proper sieve construction and USP General Test {786&#125.