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.
Have you ever heard that less is more? While often used to describe art or architecture, the saying also works in the world of capsule filling.
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Raman spectroscopy is emerging as a powerful analytical tool for the pharmaceutical industry. Like the more common FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy is part of the vibrational spectroscopy family ...
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The basics of rotary tablet compression tooling have stood the test of time.
However, the specifications of tooling design have become more sophisticated.
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Predicting operational performance is a complex task in any industry. For pharmaceutical manufacturers, the ability to keep critical assets online and provide uninterrupted operations can mean the ...
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Nutraceuticals production straddles the interface of food and pharmaceuticals manufacturing—two markets which themselves share plenty of overlap. Pharmaceutical customers often specify higher polish ...
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In some sections of the pharmaceutical industry, there appears to be a conflict between the advantages co-processed excipients can bring and the perceived increased regulatory burden they could cause.
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Package quality disputes between suppliers and customers often start with someone in the filling plant stating “these packages aren’t as good as the ones we ran last week” without any data to support ...
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Poor handling and aftercare procedures account for about 85% of punch-and-die problems. Cleaning reduces cross contamination—common tablet and tooling issues. It also enables an accurate assessment of...
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As I prepared to relaunch Tablets & Capsules with my CompareNetworks colleagues, I was reminded of the ancient Indian parable of the blind men and the elephant. Each touched a different part. The man ...
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In the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries, product reliability and precision are key, as products must comply with strict quality and content uniformity standards.
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This article describes a new lactose-free co-processed excipient designed for direct compression of sustained-release tablets and compares its functional performance to a physical admixture of the ...
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In this article, researchers review the findings of a study on the bioavailability of different calcium salts. Bioavailability plays a key role in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. In ...
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This article explains the benefits and applications of effervescent technology in solid dosage forms. From beverages to laundry detergent, consumer packaged goods (CPGs) traditionally sold as liquids,...
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The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council of the Americas (IPEC-Americas) was formed 30 years ago in response to the need for improved harmonization of standards for excipients.
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This article discusses the latest consumer trends and clinical research in the field of microbiome science and examines the implications and opportunities it brings for supplement manufacturers.
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