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.
A large number of dietary supplements are available in solid oral dosage forms. Vitamin and mineral supplements can be easily pressed into tablets by wet granulation or direct compression, but such ...
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Validation and Regulatory Compliance: Validation, Verification, and Monitoring of Tablet and Capsule Blister Pack Inspection Systems
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This year has brought a number of changes to the food and supplement industries, with perhaps none greater than the changes to the regulations governing the labeling of dietary supplements, food, and ...
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When outsourcing manufacturing for an oral solid dosage product, brand owners generally minimize risk by ensuring that the contract manufacturing organization’s (CMO’s) unit operations have the ...
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Oral drug delivery by tablet is the most convenient route of administration for a medicine. However, some patient groups have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or have format, taste, and texture ...
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Orally administered tablets are a popular pharmaceutical dosage form because they provide consistent dosing, ease of administration, low manufacturing costs, and long stability times. In recent years,...
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Consumer product counterfeiting is a serious, worldwide problem. Everyday products, such as clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and even cigarettes can be suspect. If it’s a successful brand, you can bet it...
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Sticking is one of the most common problems tablet manufacturers encounter. Sticking describes the buildup of granules on the punch-tip face, which can be caused by several factors, including the ...
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The US is a top spender on healthcare, but many of the drug products that Americans use are produced overseas. Both APIs and other materials, such as capsules, are often sourced from other countries ...
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Water is a critical factor for the physical and chemical stability of solid oral dosage formulations. It is necessary for the growth of microorganisms and can impact a formulation’s stickiness, caking...
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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) has become more popular in the pharmaceutical industry in recent years as a rapid analytical tool for identifying raw materials and monitoring manufacturing processes....
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Improving medication adherence is an important aspect of patient-focused pharmaceutical development. Typical approaches for improving adherence include changing the route of administration from ...
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A test to the supply chain is almost never the result of a positive event. In the past, the pharmaceutical industry has faced supply chain challenges from fires, floods, wars, and unexpected changes ...
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Roller compaction is a method of dry granulation, in which a dry powder is densified into a solid mass, or compacted ribbon, which is then milled into granules. Roller compaction is often used in ...
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Solid oral dosage forms (SODFs) are patients’ preferred way to take medications. According to a 2017 Kiplinger report, eight of the 15 all-time top-selling drug products are SODFs, including the ...
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