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Pharm Tech
APRIL 2015
Volume 39, No. 4
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|Focus|

Modernizing Scale-Up

Jennifer Markarian

Quality-by-design tools improve efficiency in scale-up of pharmaceutical processes. read more

|Featured content|

Flowsheet Models Modernize Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Design and Risk Assessment

M. Sebastian Escotet-Espinoza, Ravendra Singh, Maitraye Sen, Thomas O'Connor, Sau Lee, Sharmista Chatterjee, Rohit Ramachandran, Marianthi Ierapetritou, and Fernando Muzzio

In-silico design facilitates process optimization and evaluation of process control strategies. read more


An Orthogonal Approach to Biosimilarity

Randi Hernandez

In this article, industry experts discuss critical analyses for demonstrating biosimilarity. read more


Predicting Meaningful Process Performance

Mark Mitchell

Process design experimental data and risk assessments are used to predict expected process performance and establish process performance qualification acceptance criteria. read more

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|PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH|

The Human Microbiome Project and Pharmaceutical Quality Control Microbiology

James Agalloco

The Human Microbiome Project has increased our understanding of the relationship between humans and microorganisms. The authors offer a new perspective on how this knowledge should be considered in setting standards for pharmaceutical quality control in microbiology. read more

|FORMULATION|

Will Advances in Controlled Release Open Up New Drug Delivery Opportunities?

Adeline Siew, PhD

Emerging controlled-release technologies could lead to more effective therapies in the near future. read more

|API SYNTHESIS & MANUFACTURING|

FDA Steps Up Foreign Inspections

Cynthia A. Challener

New legislation and changes in policy at FDA are leading to better control of the API supply chain. read more

|TROUBLESHOOTING|

Designing Trouble-Free Freeze-Drying Processes

Katriona Scoffin

Efficient freeze-drying processes result in time and energy savings, reduced failure rates, and improved batch consistency. read more

|OUTSOURCING OUTLOOK|

More Evidence that Size Matters

Jim Miller

Big service providers get bigger faster thanks to Big Pharma. read more

|REGULATORY WATCH|

Modern Manufacturing Systems Key to FDA Quality Initiative

Jill Wechsler

More reliable operations would accelerate product development and prevent drug shortages. read more

The Role of Regulatory Advice in Drug Development

Sean Milmo

Drug developers understand the importance of early communication with regulators, but is EMA providing enough flexibility and support to companies? read more

|OTHER FEATURES|

Evaluating Package Integrity

Hallie Forcinio

Industry awaits the final revision of USP General Chapter <1207> and the impact it will have on the evaluation of sterile product package integrity. read more

Drug Discovery and Development in India

Jane Wan

Hope abounds for local drug discovery companies despite challenges at home. read more

Welcome to the Biosimilar Era

Rita Peters

FDA approves a biosimilar and loses a commissioner in March. read more

Industry Expert Q&A with David Barrett

David Barrett, chief operating officer at cut-e, discusses The Behavioral Positioning System. read more

|Webcasts|

Practical Guidance for Successful Mammalian Cell Banking & Cell Line Characterization

Thursday, May 14, 2015, 11 am EDT/8 am PDT/16:00 BST/17:00 CEST
Join this informative webinar, presented by the team at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, to learn about the various aspects of cell banking and cell line characterization, including GMP production master and working cell banks, GMP non-production (e.g. bioassay) master and working cell banks, R&D cell banks or banking for end of production cells. Register Free
Sponsored by: Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Delivering Biologics with a Difference

On Demand
As the biologics market continues to grow with additional launches, expanding indications, and approvals of biosimilars, the delivery platform will play a more critical role in product differentiation. Join us for this webinar to explore the advantages, challenges, case studies and science behind delivering biologics with a difference.
Sponsored by: Baxter BioPharma Solutions

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|on pharm tech tv|

Interview with AAPS Executive Director

Process Modeling to Optimize Pharma Processes

Enzyme Functionality Search Engine

QbD in Excipient Selection

|Events|

INTERPHEX 2015

April 21-23, 2015 | New York

ISPE/FDA/PQRI Quality Manufacturing Conference

June 01–03, 2015 | Washington, DC

Microbiology Week 2015

June 02–04, 2015 | Philadelphia, PA

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