Tablet Production White Papers & Case Studies
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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Considerations When Selecting A Pharmaceutical Feeder To Reduce Manufacturing Costs
2/19/2013
Metering dry powders in the pharmaceutical industry is not a new idea. Several common applications have been using gravimetric and volumetric dry material feeders for many years. Until recently, these feeders were customized versions of industrial or food-grade equipment or one-off-type machines engineered for a specific application. Driven by increasing demand, an equipment manufacturer embarked on an effort to create a standard dry material feeder engineered to meet the pharmaceutical industry’s needs. By Chad Lorensen
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Quantifying The Impact Of Humidity On Powder Properties
5/9/2012
Of the many factors that influence powder behaviour, moisture, or humidity, is perhaps one of the most instantly recognised. Adding even small amounts of water to a powder can transform its properties. By Brian Armstrong (Powder Technologist) and Jamie Clayton (Operations Manager), Freeman Technology