Pharmaceutical Technology, September 2021 Issue

Consistency, robustness, and understanding of the API and controlled-release excipients are essential for successful drug dosing.

The intranasal route of administration is showing clinical promise, particularly for COVID-19, but there are multiple hurdles to overcome to ensure successful formulation.

The potential for okra gum as a polymer candidate for new oral drug formulations was evaluated.

As interest in cell and gene therapies continues to grow, the need for safe and consistent reagents to support research, development, and manufacture efforts also increases.

The functionality of a digital quality management system (QMS) provides visibility into critical supplier activity and helps ensure a high-quality product.

Vincent Colicchio, vice president, supply chain and external manufacturing at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, discusses how a lack of proper supplier oversight can impact the pharmaceutical industry and the drug supply chain.

Microbial experts should employ proactive practices on the manufacturing floor, rather than relying on testing.

Intelligent analytical tools detect impurities to help ensure the quality of small-molecule drug ingredients.

Despite the market challenges caused by COVID-19, M&A activity in the life sciences sector is recovering well.

Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel, provides best practices for switching from paper-based to automated processes.

Will FDA’s approval of Semglee create a surge in the development of interchangeable biosimilars?

While the players may change, pharma’s patients-first focus should not.

The Versynta FFP provides a flexible filling solution for liquid pharmaceuticals.

The TP R Optima features a flexible arm design and individually controlled air exhaust flaps.

The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer provides high-precision mixing, granulation, and vacuum drying.

The Eppendorf Pipette Software Update Tool provides free software updates for electronic pipettes or multi-dispensers.