Delves into all aspects of R&D and manufacturing of all oral solid dose (OSD) forms. Tracks industry trends. Relays latest applied research relevant to OSDs. Provides “how to” information for the latest techniques in formulation/excipients, tablet manufacturing, capsule filling and other aspects of the process—including logistics like supply-chain management.
Parsolex is a contract development and manufacturing services organization (CDMO) that works with clients involved in the research, development, and commercialization of non-sterile pharmaceutical ...
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Some companies operating slat fillers try to use one set of slats for many different products. However, slats should generally be product specific.
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Hard capsules are traditionally composed of pure gelatin and water and are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Consumers find them easy to swallow, and industry prefers them ...
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For experts in lean manufacturing, batch processing is sub-optimal. One-piece flow represents the ideal—a widget created as the customer demands it, satisfying the customer, optimizing the company’s ...
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Up to 70 percent of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in today’s drug pipeline are poorly soluble, which complicates delivery and results in poor bioavailability. Organic solvents, such as ...
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Whether you need to contemporize a well-known but mature brand franchise, expand on an upcoming or recent Rx-to-OTC switch, or broaden the audience appeal of any OTC or VMS product, the strategic use ...
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In February of 2019, the FDA requested proposals for pilot projects to demonstrate an electronic interoperable system for the confidential track and trace of pharmaceuticals throughout the supply ...
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A minitablet is generally a round tablet with a flat or slightly convex face and a diameter between 1.0 and 3.0 millimeters. Minitablets are usually filled into a capsule, but they are also ...
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Metrics Contract Services is the contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) division of Mayne Pharma. In 2018, the CDMO opened a new 126,000-square-foot solid dosage manufacturing plant at its ...
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The final step before packaging a softgel product is to clean and polish the capsules to remove any residue. This residue may include lubricants such as mineral oil or MCT oil and leaked fill ...
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Surepharm is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) located near Burton on Trent in the UK. The company has been in business for more than 25 years and specializes in solid dosage generic ...
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Currently, about two-thirds of all prescription drug products are solid dosage forms. Many of these products provide a combination of immediate and extended or delayed release of one or more active ...
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The self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) is one of the most viable options for enhancing the bioavailability of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). SEDDS consist of ...
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Modern tablet coaters must be able to handle tablets and other dosage forms with a wide range of formulations, shapes, and sizes and using a variety of coating solutions. Solvent-based coating ...
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant. Now that CBD is legal in many states and is informally available through the internet, products that contain CBD are in high ...
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