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Pharmtech
February 2019
Volume 31, No. 2
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| COVER STORY |

Paradigm Shift for Data Analysis and Interpretation

Cynthia A. Challener

Leveraging vast quantities of analytical data requires digitalization and platform integration.
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| API SYNTHESIS AND MANUFACTURING |

Advances in Engineering of Protein-Based APIs

Cynthia A. Challener

New platform technologies, advanced modeling tools, and addressing patient needs are important developments.
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| DEVELOPMENT: CONTROLLED RELEASE |

A User-Friendly Approach to Developing an Extended-Release Product

Martin Koeberle

The challenge of achieving sustained delivery of an active ingredient or nutrient can be achieved with extended-release formulations.
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| MANUFACTURING: LYOPHILIZATION |

Changing Perceptions: An Understanding of Lyophilization Advancements

Felicity Thomas

Technical advances in process understanding and control must be accompanied by a change in mindset.
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| PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH |

Spectroscopy Facilitates Lean Analysis

John Wasylyk, Ming Huang, Bob Wethman, Kieran O’Connor

Spectroscopic-based control methods were introduced as equivalent alternative methods, first to a gas chromatographic method to monitor an in-process solvent exchange step and second to a potentiometric titration method to release a process input material for drug substance manufacturing.
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| TOPICAL DRUG MANUFACTURING |

Process Development Best Practices for Topical Drug Products

Christopher Harrison, Sarah Pratt, Marc Brown, PhD

Using a QbD approach in the development and formulation of topical products will enable the drug developer to provide a robust control strategy for manufacturing.
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| COLD CHAIN |

Innovations Maintain the Cold Chain

Amber Lowry

Recent advancements in cold-chain technology offer improved transporting and storing of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products.
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| ANALYTICAL METHOD TRANSFER |

Analytical Method Transfer: Don't Oversimplify

Agnes Shanley

When transferring a method from R&D to quality control, success hinges on discovering where "the best" and "the most reliable" intersect.
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| FACILITY DESIGN |

Fundamentals of GMP Warehouse Design

Eric Bohn, Magdalena Krapf

Storage and retrieval methods and the unique requirements found in building codes are crucial considerations.
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| REGULATORY UPDATE: ASEPTIC MANUFACTURING |

As Technology Advances, Annex 1 Falls Short

Agnes Shanley

Robotic isolators and single-use technologies are gaining ground, according to aseptic processing consultant Jim Agalloco.
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| BIOLOGICS |

Roundup of European Biosimilars Approved in 2018

Feliza Mirasol

The market for biosimilars in Europe remains consistently robust, with 16 new biosimilars approved in 2018.
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| SUPPLY CHAIN |

Stimulating Discussion

Felicity Thomas

A new initiative has been launched to help stimulate industry discussion on innovative tech for use across the drug supply chain.
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| EDITOR'S COMMENT |

A Week is a Long Time

Felicity Thomas

Political instability is causing uncertainty in Europe and wreaking havoc with US regulatory timeframes.
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| EUROPEAN REGULATORY WATCH |

Spotlight on Assessing the Environmental Impact of Medicines

Sean Milmo

Various groups and stakeholders from pharma, healthcare, and government are responding to a new draft environmental risk assessment guidance from EMA.
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| ASK THE EXPERT |

Effective Root Cause Determination

Susan J. Schniepp

Getting to the root of the cause can prevent future problems, says Susan Schniepp, executive vice-president of post-approval pharma and distinguished fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates.
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| EVENTS |

Parenteral Packaging Conference

Venice, Italy
19–20 March 2019

2019 ISPE Europe Annual Conference

Dublin, Ireland
1–4 April 2019

APACT '19

Chester, UK
30 April–2 May 2019

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