What is Quality by Design (QbD) – and Why Should You Care?
Sponsored By: DPT Laboratories
Is your development or manufacturing operation experiencing cost over-runs and unproductive delays? Do you want to optimize your development dollars and ensure a robust commercial process? You are not alone.

Integrating Quality, Risk, and EHS in the Life Sciences Industry
Authors: Matthew Littlefield, Mike Roberts
Sponsored By: ETQ
Because of the industry’s close relation to consumer health and well being, organizations competing in life sciences have a unique set of hurdles around quality, risk, environment, health, and safety. This LNS Research Spotlight helps executives on the quality journey understand the framework for building this holistic quality platform, empowering them to strengthen their existing strategies.

Comparative Evaluation of Tablet Properties Prepared with Hydroxypropyl Cellulose and Polyvinylpyrrolidone by Fluidized Bed Granulation Method
Authors: Kenji Sugisawa, Satoru Abe, Shinichiro Tsue, Takeshi Shimotori
Sponsored By: Nisso America
In this study, both high and low drug load tablets of acetaminophen were prepared by fluidized bed granulation method using special low viscosity grade of HPC (HPC-SSL) and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP K-30). A comparison of tablet properties and drug release was carried out.