Articles in this Issue

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  Going Out on a Limb

  February 01, 2023
  “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future,” said Yogi Berra, the former baseball player and coach who became more famous for his malapropisms than for his sports career. Berra’s right, though, that looking ahead can be challenging.... read more
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  Looking into the OSD Crystal Ball: Industry Experts Reflect on Opportunities and Challenges...

  February 01, 2023
  OSD Industry Experts Reflect on Opportunities and Challenges in 2023 and Beyond read more
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  Tooling Management: Considerations for Implementing a Tooling Inspection & Management System

  February 01, 2023
  Tooling plays a critical role in manufacturing quality tablets, requiring care in handling, cleaning, inspecting, measuring, and storing. Documenting these maintenance steps improves efficiency, quality, and compliance. Creating a tool management ... read more
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  Boosting Solubility: Technology Platforms Can Increase Bioavailability and Patient Compliance

  February 01, 2023
  A drug’s efficacy is linked inextricably to its solubility. Without it, drugs are less effective or not effective at all, because they don’t achieve therapeutic concentration in the patient’s body. That’s an issue, because around 70% of newly ... read more
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  Spotting Contaminants: Using a Combined Infrared/ Raman Microscope to Identify Issues

  February 01, 2023
  Consumers have shown heightened concern about contaminants being discovered in products such as foods and pharmaceuticals. Despite the publicity surrounding such incidents, and despite the rigorous controls in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing, ... read more
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  Nutraceuticals: Why Consumer Demand for the Softgel Sector is Growing and How Form and Formulation...

  February 01, 2023
  Pill fatigue is a real phenomenon that is shaping consumer choice regarding the nutraceuticals millions of people voluntarily prescribe themselves every day. Pill fatigue has many sources, but it primarily has to do with dose adherence or compliance ... read more
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  Partnering for Global Quality Standards

  February 01, 2023
  Patient safety is at the heart of all quality systems in the pharmaceutical industry. Ensuring patient safety, in turn, requires adherence to quality standards that can vary from country to country. The global supply chain in today’s pharmaceutical ... read more