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Pharmaceutical Technology Europe-06-01-2010
Pharmaceutical Technology Europe
German pharma's hopes and fears
June 01, 2010
Spotlight
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Despite being a historically strong performer in the pharmaceutical arena, Germany is now underperforming compared with the growth of other European markets.
The importance of powder characterization
June 01, 2010
Ask the Expert
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How effective powder characterization can lead to better powder understanding and control.
Tabletting equipment: common problems and how to avoid them
June 01, 2010
Special Feature
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The most common cause of equipment problems and malfunctions is misuse or improper handling and transportation, which often leads to tablet punch damage.
Granulation: evolving slowly but surely
June 01, 2010
Special Feature
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Granulation is the most crucial step in the manufacture of solid dosage forms.
Working towards greener manufacturing
June 01, 2010
Interview
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PTE spoke with Dr. Peter Dunn, Global Green Chemistry Lead at Pfizer, about the changes that yield significant energy efficiencies and the strategy behind the company's green chemistry program.
News
June 01, 2010
News
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When will personalised medicine deliver on its promise? and Europe's IP system trails behind the US
Drying: moving from batch to continuous processes
June 01, 2010
Special Feature
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The requirements of a granule drying process haven't really changed much in recent years.
Data sharing more efficient with purpose-built LIMS
June 01, 2010
Information Technology
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A laboratory information system (LIMS) is a key tool in facilitating communication between a pharmaceutical company and its outsourcing partners; however, most LIMS require extensive customisation before they can be used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Detecting GMP failures
June 01, 2010
Regulation
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An effective quality management system will identify the root cause of non-conformances and put measures in place to ensure that they do not recur, but is the pharmaceutical industry choosing the right methods to make sure this happens?
Assessing environmental risk of pharmaceuticals
June 01, 2010
Manufacturing
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An environmental risk assessment (ERA) is now required for all new pharmaceutical product marketing authorisation applications. The author outlines the steps to this procedure.
Tabletting: the issues facing today's manufacturers
June 01, 2010
Special Feature
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Compressed tablets are the most popular solid dosage form and, despite having been used for many years, still offer numerous advantages.
EU debt crisis adds uncertainty for contract services
June 01, 2010
Outsourcing Review
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Having barely begun recovering from the economic slump that began in 2008, the contract services industry must now face the consequences of the debt crisis in Europe, which will include reduced bio/pharmaceutical expenditure by governments.
This is your chance to get involved
June 01, 2010
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Have you ever come across a new technology, process or problem in your profession and wanted to tell others or learn more about it?
Tablet compression: changing trends, more demands
June 01, 2010
Special Feature
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The market for tablet compression technology and the demands placed on equipment manufacturers have changed quite significantly in recent years.
QPSHARE: a new way to share audits
June 01, 2010
Talking Point
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Shared audits of suppliers offer several advantages, but networking to conduct such an audit can be challenging.