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Pharm Tech
April 2016
Volume 28, No. 4
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FOCUS

Advances for Bio/Pharma Analytical Laboratories

Agnes Shanley

Today's analytical laboratory equipment reflects the realities of downsizing, outsourcing, and the need for speed.
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FORMULATION

Container Selection for Biologic Formulations

Adeline Siew

Choosing the right container and container closure system is crucial for ensuring product quality, safety, and efficacy of a biologic formulation.
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LYOPHILIZATION

Headspace Moisture Analysis for Determination of Residual Moisture Content in Lyophilized Pharmaceutical Products

Derek Duncan

Headspace moisture analysis is a rapid non-destructive analytical method that may potentially address the limitations of traditional methods used for residual moisture determination.
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FILTER INTEGRITY TESTING

Failure Mode Effects Analysis for Filter Integrity Testing

Magnus Stering

Understanding of the risks associated with FMEA is crucial in lot release testing.
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PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH

Concept Design for Establishing an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Production Facility in Malta

Maria Mercieca, Frederick Schembri, Anthony Serracino Inglott, Lilian M. Azzopardi

The authors discuss the concept design of a versatile, sustainable, small-scale facility in Malta that conforms to the European Union's current good manufacturing practices.
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Ruggedness of Visible Residue Limits for Cleaning Validation
Richard J. Forsyth

Visible residue limits have been shown to be a valuable tool in validated cleaning validation program.
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OUTSOURCING REVIEW

CMC Development is Hot

Jim Miller

Demand is driving expansion and consolidation of formulation and clinical trial materials services.
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REGULATORY WATCH

Europe Moves Forward on Anticounterfeiting Measures

Sean Milmo

The European Commission publishes regulations on mandatory packaging safety features to fight counterfeiting.
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Vaccine Development Faces Urgency and Challenges

Jill Wechsler

Global outbreaks energize vaccine R&D and drive production modernization.
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API SYNTHESIS AND MANUFACTURING

Conjugation Chemistry with Highly Potent Compounds

Cynthia A. Challener

Manufacturing highly toxic compounds in a biopharmaceutical environment tests equipment and systems.
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PACKAGING FORUM

Blister Pack Optimization

Hallie Forcinio

Science-based software and testing services expedite the material selection process and ensure blister packs deliver adequate barrier protection for solid-dosage forms without over-packaging.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Understanding Measurement Uncertainty in Weighing: Balance Calibration

Ian Ciesniewski, Joanne Ratcliff, PhD

A program for calibration and routine testing of weighing instruments ensures accurate results.
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EDITOR'S COMMENT

The Repercussions of Data Integrity Violations

Adeline Siew, PhD

Pharma has huge responsibilities resting on its shoulders to deliver safe and effective medicine.
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Webcasts

Best Practices for Effective Product Transfer

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Considerations for preparing for the process transfer, ensuring equipment and materials consistency, and post-transfer activities will be discussed.
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Calibration and Qualification of Laboratory Instruments in Accordance with GMP Requirements

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Calibration, qualification, and the right appropriate level of routine testing for laboratory instruments are critical to ensuring high-quality results and maintaining GMP and USP compliance. Understand the relationship between these factors to optimize testing and be prepared for audit.
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Events

Global Drug Delivery and Formulation Summit

23-25 May, 2016 | Berlin, Germany

Chemspec Europe 2016

1-2 June, 2016 | Basel, Switzerland

AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition

13-17 November, 2016 | Barcelona, Spain

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