Disposable Technology versus Traditional Stainless Steel--When Time Means Money

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Pharmaceutical TechnologyPharmaceutical Technology-05-15-2015
Volume 2015 eBook
Issue 2

The use of disposables requires careful consideration and planning.

 

Disposables offer many advantages in clinical manufacturing, such as speeding up time-to-clinic by preventing the need for cleaning validation. In addition, precious API that are often in short supply during early development can be saved. The use of disposables, however, requires careful consideration and planning.

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Sterilization Effects on Elastomers in Sterile Parenteral Drug Products
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Controlled Nucleation for a Monoclonal Antibody Formulation—A Case Study
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Validating and Implementing a Rapid Sterility Testing Method
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Disposable Technology versus Traditional Stainless Steel--When Time Means Money
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Cleanroom and Facility Planning: Getting Beyond Cost Per Square Foot
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