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.
Recro Gainesville is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides oral solid dosage (OSD) form development, regulatory support, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and...
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Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers are increasingly seeking natural materials to encapsulate active ingredients.
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There was a time, decades ago, when I could’ve recited the location of nearly every empty-capsule manufacturing plant in the world. These days, I discover new suppliers of empty capsules at a ...
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an effective antioxidant that plays a fundamental role in cellular bioenergetics, offers cardiac health benefits, and prevents cell damage from free radicals. However, many ...
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In 2017 and 2018, the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) issued 38 warning letters to pharmaceutical firms in the US and 12 other countries for failing to test for identity of ...
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With the development of the global marketplace over the last dozen years, the pharmaceutical industry is at a tipping point in its evolution. The maturation of the BRIC nations, Brazil, Russia, India,...
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Solid oral dosage forms (SODFs), including tablets, capsules, and sachets, make up roughly 60 percent of the total pharmaceutical products market. Despite the development of new liquid biologics and ...
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Aqueous film coatings can enhance the appearance, stability, swallowability, and brand identity of pharmaceutical tablets. Coatings can also be used to mask the taste of a bitter or otherwise ...
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Dietary supplement consumers want products that are convenient and easy to administer, and research shows that capsules remain the preferred dosage form for 42 percent of US consumers thanks to their ...
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In the pharmaceutical industry, a detailed understanding of the impact of raw material variation on a drug product’s performance and manufacturing is key. Drug products consist of an active ...
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Compressed tablets continue to be the most popular pharmaceutical dosage form. They provide higher content uniformity and are easier to administer at home than syrups or suspensions. They also provide...
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To form a durable compact in a direct-compression tableting process, you must physically compress, under relatively high pressure, a homogenized blend of powders, including any active pharmaceutical ...
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All tablet presses employ the same basic operating principle. They compact a formulation of granular or powdered ingredients within a die between two punches. At any scale, the tablet press applies ...
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Dixie Brands, Denver, CO, manufactures and distributes products infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Founded in 2009, the company broke into the cannabis industry with its ...
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In today’s pharmaceutical landscape there’s a dearth of true blockbuster drugs on the horizon, driving many companies to place more emphasis on developing combination and niche products. Drug product ...
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