Tablet Production White Papers & Case Studies

  1. Excipients: The Unsung Heroes Of Pharmaceuticals 8/4/2015

    Excipients have a much larger influence on final product performance than the term “inactive ingredient” suggests. Choosing the right excipients is a key determinant of the quality.

  2. Medication Errors -- A Threat To Patient Safety: Mitigating Errors With Tablet Appearance 1/16/2014

    Medical prescription drug errors by doctors, pharmacists and patients account for 1.5 million incidences of sickness, injuries or deaths in the U.S. each year. By Jay Anbil and Steve Yoder 

  3. Film Coating For Pediatric Oral Solid Dosage Forms 1/16/2014

    From a recent survey conducted within the pharmaceutical industry, by Colorcon, it was confirmed that oral solid dosage forms are a preferred choice for formulation of pediatric medicines.

  4. Accelerating Lipid-Based Drug Formulation 7/23/2013

    Formulation scientistsmust develop and validat robust systems that address the challenges posed by increasingly complex drug candidates, in ever shortening time frames.

  5. A Guide To IBC Blending And Handling Systems 6/1/2013

    With respect to the proper deployment of an Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) blending and handling system, it is always important to look closely into the handling of the IBCs from a before and after blending perspective. A comprehensive plan for IBC handling can optimize your process and eliminate inefficiencies. By Jeff Montross, Regional Sales Manager, Servolift

  6. A High Volume Process For Highly Potent (HP) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) 2/20/2013

    This case study demonstrates how a commercial manufacturing partnership between Alkermes Contract Pharma Services (Alkermes) and a large pharmaceutical company resulted in the establishment of a high volume process for Highly Potent (HP) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

  7. New Spray Header Improves Tablet Coating Operation And Saves Manufacturer US$25,000 12/19/2012

    An international manufacturer of nutritional products needed to improve its tablet coating process. The OEM-supplied spray bar in use was over-wetting tablets and causing quality defects including picking and sticking problems.

  8. Five Things To Consider Before Purchasing Used Or Refurbished Solid Dosage Processing Equipment 11/15/2012

    Pharmaceutical companies sometimes choose to buy equipment second-hand, either from another pharmaceutical company or directly from the manufacturer of the equipment.

  9. 5 Tips For Finding The Right Fluid Bed System 8/9/2012

    Purchasing a new fluid bed system isn’t easy. Fluid bed systems are expensive, complex, and require a great deal of careful consideration and research before buying. By Sean Tracy

  10. Tablet Production: Increasing Efficiency Of Physical Testing Processes 6/15/2012

    A closer look at physical testing in QC and IPC – and how efficient processes effectively save time and money.