Manufacturing

Collects articles relevant to all aspects of OSD manufacturing--from producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingedients (APIs) to packaging. Includes manufacturing aspects of both tableting and capsule filling. Highlights Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and explores different approaching to solving OSD manufacturing issues.

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Case Study: New Cotton Inserter Drives Faster Bottle Filling and Major Labor Cost Reductions
January 07, 2026
From the “be careful what you wish for” file, sometimes, achieving the best possible growth scenario can happen faster than anticipated. As consumer demand rapidly increases, execs must act quickly to boost production while also tackling other issues... read more
Taking on bRo5 Compounds
July 22, 2025
Beyond Rule of Five compounds were once considered unlikely to demonstrate oral bioavailability. This article examines what bRo5 drugs are, how they are formulated, and the modern manufacturing considerations for developing them as OSD forms. read more
The State of Affordable Automation
June 24, 2025
Repetitive, time-consuming tasks may seem tolerable for a small team filling small orders, however as demand surges, these tedious processes become bottlenecks impacting efficiency and capping profit potential. That’s when owners and managers often ... read more
Harnessing Innovative Technologies to Enhance Drug Delivery
June 12, 2025
Drug product and capsule manufacturers need to stay abreast of new technologies to meet industry demand for innovative solutions. read more
Particle Size Control: Balancing Solubility, Safety and Regulatory Compliance
June 02, 2025
As more potent and complex small molecules enter development, manufacturers face growing challenges in formulating them into effective oral drugs. Central to these hurdles is particle size control — a key factor influencing solubility, ... read more
Modern Cleaning Validation: Ensuring Safety and Quality in Today’s OSD Production
April 22, 2025
Today, cleaning validation is a multifaceted process that integrates risk assessment, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and quality systems. Modern approaches focus on developing cleaning processes that are not only effective but also consistent ... read more
The Challenges and Opportunities of Complex Nutraceutical Products
March 28, 2025
Manufacturers have responded to the growing demand for nutraceuticals by introducing novel, complex formulations that not only increase market appeal of products but also improve therapeutic efficacy and safety. read more
How CDMOs are Creating Strategic Advantages with Emerging Technologies
March 25, 2025
Modern outsourcing relationships have become more strategic and technologically sophisticated. As these CDMOs and CRDMOs work to stay competitive, they are looking to build capability and expertise in continuous manufacturing, automation, AI-driven ... read more
Former CDER Head Rejoins Pfizer as Chief Medical Officer
February 25, 2025
Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, who retired as director of CDER in January, will head back to Pfizer. read more
AstraZeneca Buys FibroGen China Unit
February 20, 2025
FibroGen has sold its China subsidiary to long-time partner, AstraZeneca, for approximately $160 million. read more
Closing the Knowledge Gap in High-Potency Drug Development
February 13, 2025
As the industry trends toward more customized, higher-leverage formulations, the development and manufacture of drug products containing highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients is experiencing a promising growth curve. read more
Investors Sue GSK, Claiming Company Buried Zantac Cancer Link
February 06, 2025
Months after agreeing to pay $2.2 billion to resolve Zantac product liability cases, GSK faces a class action lawsuit from investors. read more
2025 Predictions: Industry Leaders Weigh in on the Future of Oral Solid Dose
February 06, 2025
New year, new advancements for the industry’s oldest and most beloved dosage form? It’s likely, according to experts. Here’s a look at what industry leaders in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are predicting for the coming year. read more
Ingredient Processing: The Way Forward for Nutraceutical Products
February 03, 2025
Innovations in nutraceuticals have the potential to significantly impact the industry, but success hinges on manufacturers' ability to incorporate high-quality, stable and effective ingredients into products. To accomplish this, manufacturers must ... read more
Mastering Tablet Manufacturing: How Segment Tools Improve Productivity, Efficiency and Consistency
November 08, 2024
The addition of segment tools has brought increased productivity and more efficient changeover, while offering quality that is consistent with the well-established die technology. read more
Catalent to Sell NJ Oral Solids Facility to Ardena
October 15, 2024
Catalent has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its oral solids development and small-scale manufacturing facility in Somerset, NJ to Belgium CDMO Ardena... read more
Meeting Growing API and CDMO Production Demands with Dust Collection Systems
October 01, 2024
As global production of APIs expands, the significance of well-designed dust collection/containment systems has never been more critical in protecting OSD manufacturing. This article offers recommendations and tips for selecting dust collection ... read more