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.
This article discusses factors that contribute to a formulation’s compactibility and ways to mitigate compactibility issues in a tableting process.
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This article explores emerging trends in continuous pharmaceutical film-coating processes.
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On December 1, 2020, Parsolex and Syntegon Pharma Technology hosted a technical forum entitled “Solving Scale-Up and Technical Challenges in Batch and Continuous Pharmaceutical Production” in West ...
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This article explains the compaction analysis and lubrication measurements found in USP general Chapter <1062> “Tablet Compression Characterization.” Readers will learn how to characterize the compaction ...
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This article provides three main reasons metal detectors fail to detect metal fragments and explains what you can do to improve metal detection in your facility.
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There’s no doubt that the industry at large recognizes the advantages offered by CM, especially when it comes to improved throughput and reduced complexity
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This article discusses the increasing use of lipid-based formulations for delivering challenging active pharmaceutical ingredients and describes the factors formulators must consider when selecting ...
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This article discusses the costs and consequences of instability in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements and describes several methods and practices manufacturers can use to ensure the stability of...
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While the use of biologics has grown in recent years and has drawn much attention, oral solid dosage forms (OSDFs) remain the pharmaceutical industry’s staple. OSDF manufacturers are continuously ...
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Reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus is a common problem that may lead to heartburn, symptoms of which can include a sour or bitter taste in the back of the throat and mouth and a burning pain in...
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Whether you are launching a new product or enhancing a longstanding, strong seller, a product’s packaging is critical to its success. The first and, arguably, most important factor to consider is the...
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Microencapsulation is a useful method for protecting and preventing the degradation of active ingredients in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solid dosage formulations. This article explores the ...
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COVID-19 has impacted virtually every industry, and drug manufacturing is no exception. While changes in the demand for certain drug products is reshaping the industry and capturing headlines, another...
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Excipients are anomalies of pharmaceutical science. They typically do not treat a disease or improve the patient’s quality of life, but without them, many of the therapeutic advances of the last 100 ...
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Depending on who you ask, the emergence of Quality by Design (QbD) principles in the pharmaceutical regulatory landscape heralds either unwelcome new challenges for drug developers or a golden ...
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