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Improving packaging integrity of pharmaceutical borosilicate glass vials
The study offers promising data on strengthening borosilicate medical glass vials using ion-exchange, especially as there is limited research in this area.
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How ready are you? Preparing for the impact of EU GMP Annex 1 on primary packaging
This feature partnership covers how pharma companies can ensure they are end-to-end compliant with Annex 1 for their primary packaging via a robust CCS.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 includes articles on regulation, bioproduction, environmental monitoring, packaging and drug delivery.
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Using rack systems to reduce thermal interactions between vials during freezing
Formulation experts from Polytechnic of Turin, Italy, discuss the impact of freeze-drying on the integrity and stability of pharmaceuticals and how mathematical modelling can improve understanding of the freezing process.
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Application note: Validating recombinant cascade reagents in 3 simple steps
Endotoxin testing continues to evolve alongside the industry’s need for more sustainable methods that reduce ecological impact. Nicola Reid, Associate Director of Endotoxin Products, Charles River Labs, reflects on these developments which are driven by the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement).
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Ampoules packaging market forecast to 2033
Research suggests that the ampoules packaging market will see a seven percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2024 and 2033.
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Advancing pharmaceutical technology: trends and innovations at ACHEMA 2024
Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany on 10-14 June, ACHEMA 2024 is expected to bring together chemists, engineers and process technicians from across the pharmaceutical and other industries.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 includes articles on cell and gene therapy, from supply chain and manufacturing to microbial testing.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 1 2024
EPR Issue 1 includes articles on separation & purification, process analytical technology and drug delivery. Register your details now to download this exclusive content.
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EPR Podcast 22 – Pharmaceutical packaging – Manu Kittanakere, Gilead
In this podcast, Manu Kittanakere, Associate Director of Packaging Engineering at Gilead discusses the future of pharmaceutical packaging, including the growing importance of AI, automation and sustainability in packaging engineering.
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ebook: Filling gaps in managing large volumes of biologics
Aseptic aliquotation and cryopreservation of bulk drug substances are crucial process steps in bioprocessing that require an efficient process.
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Bridging the healthcare digital divide: a gradual approach to adopting ePI
As the global healthcare landscape moves towards a digital transformation, a balanced approach that unites electronic product information (ePI) with traditional paper leaflets can help ensure every European citizen, irrespective of their digital access, has unencumbered access to critical medical information. Here, Ataa Elfaquih from MLPS, a subgroup of the…
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Could plastic alternative support environmentally-sustainable drug delivery?
Research highlighting recent advancements of the natural polymer tara gum point to its potential applications in pharmaceutical drug delivery, emphasising its role in minimising plastic use.
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The imperative of fridge-free vaccines
Bruce Roser of Stablepharma gives an overview of efforts to develop thermostable vaccines. Could ‘fridge-free’ formulations improve the cost-effectiveness and accessibility of vaccination?
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Embracing automation in sterile manufacturing
Krishna Venkatesh, Global Head Sterile Operations at Dr Reddy's Laboratories discusses how and why the pharma industry is embracing automation.
