Semi-Solid Dose Featured Articles

1. Does The Ointment Hurt? 8/23/2012

   Patients are quick to complain when a medical ointment stings after application. But there may be another reason that they might be dissatisfied with the way an ointment behaves when it is too thick. By Bob McGregor, General Manager, Brookfield Engineering

2. Investigation Of New Level Technologies In Single Use, Disposable Systems

   This article presents guided wave radar level measurement as an acceptable, less expensive alternate to load cell systems. By David Ladoski and Dan Klees

3. Increasing Manufacturing Efficiencies in Capsule Filling Systems

   Several recent trends in capsule filling offer pharmaceutical manufacturers the possibility of doing more than just filling capsules. New developments in capsule filling technology can improve efficiencies as well as yields. The latest machines have on-board diagnostics and the ability to perform corrective actions during processing that directly address QbD principles, while increasing production efficiency.