TROUBLESHOOTING

Best Practices: Using Single-Use Systems in Aseptic Processing

When implementing disposable technology for aseptic processing, considerations include material compatibility, material sourcing, facility layout, and training.
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PACKAGING

Serialization Solutions Come to INTERPHEX 2016

Exhibitors will display software, printing, and packing equipment designed for serialization.
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KEYNOTE SERIES AT INTERPHEX 2016

At INTERPHEX 2016, Pharmaceutical Technology and BioPharm International are sponsoring a Keynote Series addressing leading bio/pharma industry issues.

Overcoming Bottlenecks in Biopharmaceutical Development

In a panel discussion, industry experts will discuss how technology advances are addressing challenges in biopharmaceutical development including quality control of raw materials, implementation of single-use technologies, process monitoring, and downstream purification.
Tuesday, April 26, 10:15–11:45 am
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Innovations in Solid Dosage Development and Manufacturing

Oral solid-dosage forms are the leading drug delivery method, but new development and manufacturing technologies are offering new options for patients. Experts will discuss advances in new solid dosage forms:
    •  Drop-On-Demand Manufacturing System for the Flexible Production of Solid Oral Dosage Forms
    •  Polymer Thin Films for Drug Delivery: Process and PAT Development
    •  Minitablets: Manufacturing, Characterization Methods and Future Opportunities
Tuesday, April 26, 1–3 pm
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Contract Services Market: 2016 Update

How will consolidation in the bio/pharmaceutical and contract services market, a changing financial market, and an active political and regulatory year shape the fortunes of the contract services market? In his annual presentation, industry expert Jim Miller will offer his perspectives on the contract services landscape for the next few years.
Wednesday, April 27, 10:30–11:30 am
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Strategies and Innovations to Reduce Drug Shortages and Improve Availability of Medicines

Aging facilities and equipment, inadequate operator training, a lack of quality control, tighter regulatory enforcement, and business decisions to eliminate unprofitable product lines contribute to ongoing shortages vital drug products. In this session, industry thought leaders will identify triggers for drug shortages, methods to avoid production line shutdowns and update facilities, and innovative industry efforts to fulfill demand for needed therapies.
Wednesday, April 27, 1:30–3:15 pm
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Panel Discussion: Addressing Sterile Manufacturing Challenges

Sterile injectables have been in extremely short supply, and industry efforts have been focusing on root causes involving infrastructure, quality, and efficiency. Experts involved in this work discuss recent initiatives, and offer insights into what must be done to prevent injectables shortages in the future.
Wednesday, April 27, 3:30–4:30 pm
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Webcast

Continuous Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals: Scale-up of a Hot Melt Extrusion Process

Experts will discuss residence time, mechanical-energy consumption, and other critical parameters, as well as their effects on a scientific approach to process scale-up.
Sponsored by: Thermo Scientific

Editor's Picks

Filling and Stoppering Machine for Nested Syringes Revealed at INTERPHEX 2016 Extrafill, a filling and stoppering machine for nested syringes, is a new addition to the Marchesini Group's syringe filling product line. / read more /

Diaphragm Valves Use New Body Type Diaphragm valves from Burkert Fluid Control Systems are made with a new body type, which is manufactured from stainless-steel tube using hydroforming technology. / read more /

SPONSOR SHOWCASE

EtQ EtQ is the leading FDA Compliance, Quality, EHS, and Operational Risk Management software provider for identifying, mitigating, and preventing high-risk events through integration, automation, and collaboration. / Learn more /

Lyophilization Technology, Inc. Lyophilization Technology, Inc. is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization providing development, clinical manufacturing, and technical services focused on lyophilized products. / Learn more /

Mikart Mikart specializes in the development, manufacturing, and packaging of solid-dose and liquid-oral dose products. / Learn more /

MPI Research You deserve a strategic, responsive, and efficient partner for your early-stage drug development. MPI Research offers that and more. / Learn more /

PYRAMID Laboratories, Inc. PYRAMID offers the pharmaceutical and biotech industry both analytical and manufacturing support capabilities. / Learn more /

Ross, Charles & Son Company Ross Bow Tie Dispersers, or High Viscosity Dispersers, are heavy-duty mixers designed for heavy pastes and viscous liquids up to several hundred thousand centipoise, with stainless steel 304 wetted parts. / Learn more /

Shimadzu Shimadzu is a world leader in the analytical instruments industry. Instruments include UHPLC, SFE/SFC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, MALDI-TOF, EDXRF, thermal analyzers, and TOC analyzers. / Learn more /

	TruTag Technologies TruTag Technologies offers the most advanced product authentication and brand protection solutions for pharmaceutical, nutritional, food and food packaging, electronics, industrial, and consumer goods industries. / Learn more /
	VAC-U-MAX VAC-U-MAX manufactures Vacuum Conveying Equipment and Systems designed for the Pharmaceutical Industry. / Learn more /