Product innovations > Technical Papers
Technical / white paper
Analysis of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents - Metrohm
05-Sep-2011 -
Metrohm is pleased to present a method for the rapid, accurate, and sensitive analysis of free and chelated gadolinium compounds in aqueous matrices by ion chromatography (IC) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP/MS).
Technical / white paper
API Stability Enhancement with High Purity PEG 400 - Croda
11-Jul-2011 -
A challenge that formulators continue to face is that of API stability. Excipient purity offered through Super Refining has been found to positively contribute to drug and formulation stability. For information on how Croda's Super Refining technology applied to PEG...
Technical / white paper
Vetter – Pharma solutions for tomorrow, today. - Vetter Pharma International GmbH
08-Jun-2011 -
With fewer blockbuster drugs in the pipeline, companies are on the lookout for an enduring solution to meet market challenges. These include rising process costs resulting from stricter quality control criteria, evolving technologies, which are becoming more complex and costly,...
Research study
Direct tablet compression – the new option for applying Candurin® pearl effect colors - Merck KGaA
26-May-2011 -
New studies on direct compression have been conducted with the mineral Candurin® pearl effect colors and Parteck® ODT and Parteck® SI functional ready-to-use excipients. According to the results, these inert excipients are perfectly compatible. Candurin® exhibited no influence on compression...
Technical / white paper
For clinical supplies, Capsugel offers you the total package - Capsugel
23-May-2011 -
To overcome a number of challenges with clinical trial design, our ‘all-in-one’ solution provides specially designed products supported by bespoke equipment and services.Our DBcaps® capsules – specifically designed for double-blind clinical trials – enable overencapsulation of nearly all oral products...
Data sheet
Issues with Your Ointment System? - Croda
02-May-2011 -
When formulating a system with high levels of petrolatum, challenges with stability and the dispersion of active ingredients can arise. Address these issues with Crodabase™ SQ: a heat stable replacement for petrolatum with improved API dispersibility. For information on Croda’s...
Technical / white paper
Why A Global Tablet Tooling Standard Matters - I Holland Limited
27-Apr-2011 -
The benefit of tooling standardisation in the tablet manufacturing industry is a topic that has concerned tabletting professionals for decades. I Holland, authors of ‘The Eurostandard’, the most widely adopted tooling standard globally, have been striving to promote a consensus...
Data sheet
Discover our new solutions for the pharmaceutical industry - IMA
18-Apr-2011 -
The ADAPTA capsule filling machine, the STERIFILL SMART aseptic filling machine and the C80HS-A96HS integrated blister line are just some of the IMA Group’s new solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Visit us at Interpack and FCE Pharma to discover more!...
Data sheet
New generation of nasal spray pumps : Advancia™ - Rexam Healthcare
28-Mar-2011 -
User independance, preservative free features, better consistency and compatibility, protection of formulations: new generation pumps will improve compliance and safety for the benefit of patients. For nasal spray pumps, Rexam offers a brand new generation of pump system combining all...
Technical / white paper
Performance qualification of Vcaps® Plus Capsules - Capsugel
22-Mar-2011 -
What issues do you face in your R&D development?
• Need to deliver a new compound that is moisture sensitive? • Need to develop a combination product line extension for an innovative oral drug?Vcaps ®Plus capsules can help!
• From chemically inert...
Data sheet
Key steps to consider when working with a cdmo to identify optimal packaging options - DPT
08-Mar-2011 -
There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting or designing a packaging component. Steps involved during the initial stage of the process are extremely important in ensuring that the most optimal packaging is identified. Working with a contract...
Event programme
Biologics-Drug Delivery Sys Dev & Lifecycle Mgmt - Biologics-Drug Delivery Sys Dev & Lifecycle Mgmt
18-Feb-2011 -
At DCAT’s Biologics Forum & Networking Reception on Mar. 16 in NYC you’ll hear from the FDA, Amgen, Genentech and others about requirements, trends and best practices for subcutaneous biologic drug delivery systems. Learn how suppliers are integrating with their...
Application note
Formulating Taste Masked and High Quality ODT of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs with F-MELT® - Fuji Chemical
16-Feb-2011 -
Are you looking for solutions to mask bitter taste and improve dissolution rates of poorly water soluble APIs in ODT formulations? In this application note, we present two successful case studies of Loratadine and Famotidine using Fuji’s F-MELT® ODT excipient...
Technical / white paper
White Paper on Residual DNA-Based Services - SGS
31-Jan-2011 -
Accurate quantification of residual DNA at each purification step of a biopharmaceutical is essential. This paper outlines the analytical procedures available to measure this residual DNA and the advantages and drawbacks to each.
Data sheet
Rexam Inhalia metering valves thoroughly consistent - Rexam Healthcare
13-Dec-2010 -
Rexam offers a platform of metering valve for inhalation treatments combining different gasket materials and plastic resin choices. The Inhalia valves have been conceived to operate with HFA pressurized gas and the design was optimized for a better formulation restitution.
Technical / white paper
Protect your sensitive formulation with an airless system - Rexam Healthcare
06-Dec-2010 -
The dermal route is gaining ground in the prescription and OTC markets. However formulations tend to be more sensitive, requiring reliable systems to dispense them optimally. Airless packagings are the solution during the use and product shelf-life.
Case study
SAFC's Approach to Productivity and Regulatory Compliance Improvements for Vaccine - SAFC Pharma
01-Dec-2010 -
This case study highlights the collaboration between SAFC and Oncolytics Biotech Inc, a Calgary, Canada-based biotechnology company, to address concerns of their novel cancer treatment, REOLYSIN®, and to assist in the development of a scalable and controlled production process.
Case study
Secure Weighing of Potentially Dangerous Compounds - Mettler Toledo
29-Nov-2010 -
Ferring Pharmaceuticals uses a SKAN HFC-S 1200MT safety cabinet together with an XP2U micro balance from METTLER TOLEDO to weigh-in potentially dangerous compounds. This set-up protects operators when weighing-in the hazardous compounds. The system is successfully used in one of...
Technical / white paper
White Paper on Forced Degradation Studies - SGS
08-Nov-2010 -
The stability of a drug product or a drug substance is a critical parameter which may affect purity, potency and safety. This white paper outlines how to approach a forced degradation versus a real-time stability study.
Technical / white paper
Super Refined Polysorbates Reduce Cellular Irritation - Croda
01-Nov-2010 -
Pharmaceutical formulators of topical and parenteral dosage forms often encounter the issues of irritation at the site of application or injection. Croda has shown that Super Refining polysorbate 20, 60 and 80 significantly reduces this cellular irritation. For more information,...