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November 15, 2017
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PRODUCTION TRENDS

Improving Sustainability in Pharma Manufacturing

Innovative methods for conserving resources and for evaluating their use can help reduce carbon footprint.
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Automated Visual Particle Inspection: understanding fully automatic inspection of glass and plastic containers and factors that affect particle detection rate.
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FROM THE GMP BEST PRACTICE ARCHIVE

Understanding Overkill Sterilization: An End to the Confusion

Current sterilization practices are reviewed and the validation difficulties associated with the various definitions of overkill sterilization are explored.
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Defining and Presenting Overkill Cycle Validation

Autoclave overkill cycles should be validated by correlating lethality data to support chosen critical process parameters.
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Ensuring Sterility in Small-Scale Production

A company must have a robust program in place to support the sterility of the batch regardless of the lot size.
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PACKAGING

FDA Commissioner Says Packaging Innovations Can Help Address Opioid Crisis

FDA announced a public workshop to explore strategies for addressing the crisis of opioid addiction through innovations in packaging, storage, and disposal.
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Editor's Picks

Tank Cleaners Can Be Retrofitted With Rotary Jet Heads

Alfa Laval rotary jet heads can be installed in small tank openings to replace static spray ball or rotary spray heads.
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Pneumatic Lift Raises Fluid Bed Dryer Cover

A pneumatic cover lift for the Witte fluid bed dryer raises the cover for cleaning and inspection.
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Savillex Corporation manufactures the Purillex(TM) line of fluoropolymer bottles. Available in both PFA and FEP, Purillex bottles are manufactured in a cleanroom environment using a proprietary stretch blow molding process. This proprietary process provides several key benefits, including superior long term sealing, lower trace metal background and greater reproducibility. The bottles are available in sizes up to 2 Liters.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTS

The Journey to a Successful Biologic License Application
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Partnership of Chemical Engineers and Chemists Optimizes Process Development
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

Beyond the Buy: The Critical Role of Data, Relationships, and Experience in Comparator Sourcing Success
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Accelerating Method Transfer: Effective Automation of Biological Assays
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Analytical Challenges in Extractables Studies of Plastic Single-Use Bioprocess Bags
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Excipient Selection to Enable the Performance of Skin Delivery Dosage Forms
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EVENTS

Achieving Efficient Facilities

Dec. 11–12, 2017 | Coronado Island, CA


Next Frontier for Single-Use Technologies

Dec. 12–13, 2017 | Coronado Island, CA


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Biologics and Sterile Drug Manufacturing 2017 eBook

New technologies, including single-use systems, are leading the push for faster production and higher titers. At the same time, ensuring quality in raw materials and water systems, and controlling contamination are paramount. In this Biologics and Sterile Manufacturing eBook, the editors explore key technology, process, and operational topics.


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