Drug Development

Experts from contract testing laboratories and service organizations shared their perceptions of analytical testing advances, and challenges still ahead.

Representatives of contract service organizations that specialize in parenteral drug development and manufacturing describe the evolving trends.

Despite the growth of specialist companies with capabilities across various therapeutic areas in Europe, there is still a need for early development expertise with end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.

Contract development and manufacturing organizations identify trends, challenges, and emerging technology and service needs for solid and semi-solid dosage forms.

For a bio/pharma industry in flux, contract services are playing a greater-and more diverse-role in drug development.

Study provides first substantive reference data on key quality attributes of empty capsules

Hovione will use Merrion's GIPET absorption-enhancing technology for solid-dosage drugs.

Trifarma cited for significant deviations in data collection and security, and employee training.

The pharma industry is moving toward commercial-scale continuous processes for small-molecule API manufacturing.

Biotage has launched a purification technology, Accelerated Chromatographic Isolation (ACI), which converts simple flash purification into a faster and more economical way to isolate pure compounds.

PolySciTech's new launch, SpinSwiper, has the potential to speed up microparticle production.

PharmSource special report shows demand for cytotoxic injectable drugs could tap existing CMO capacity.

Industry experts share their perspectives on key advances in controlled-release drug delivery and future innovations in this arena.

Transition metal-containing catalysts are widely used in organic synthesis, but many are based on expensive, rare metals. Researchers are seeking more sustainable alternatives.

DCAT's Sharp Sourcing 2014 educational program offers pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies a forum to gain best practice insights in sourcing and procurement.

Appropriate process design and engineering are critical for the production of small-molecule and biologic HPAPIs.

The Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force asks FDA to respond to concerns about reduction in API facility compliance inspections.

Hospira has recalled one lot of labetalol hydrochloride injection, USP, due to visible particulates.

Catalent's Advasept platform uses blow-fill-seal technology to aseptically manufacture, fill, and seal a polymeric primary container for injectable drugs.

Industry experts discuss how extractables and leachables studies are designed using a risk-based approach.

Once an afterthought, packaging has now become an essential component of biopharmaceutical product development and marketing.

With the rising threat of antibiotic resistance and a diminishing R&D pipeline for novel drugs, Europe must step up its game to address this growing problem.

Drug developers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the use of cocrystals.

Biopharma companies should not overlook India's growing market.

Laser Diffraction Software Supports Analytical QbD

Gallus BioPharmaceuticals enters a cell line optimization and manufacturing agreement with Omni Bio Pharmaceutical.

Experts share insights on how product appearance such as size, shape, color, and imprint can make a difference in reducing medication errors.

Lifecycle management opportunities are impacting the development of controlled-release technologies for solid-dosage drugs.

The author discusses various aspects of the hot-melt extrusion process and outlines a practical approach to scale-up.

Charlie Martin, Leistritz Extrusion, describes hot-melt extrusion manufacturing processes and advances.