Dosage Forms

Reshaping Dosage Forms

Advancements in personalized medicine and other innovations are transforming the way dosage forms are viewed.

Development of Taste-Masked Oral Dispersible Tablets of Cefpodoxime Proxetil

This study aimed to develop a taste-masked drug resin complex using the ion exchange resin Kyron T-114.

Frontrunners in Bispecific Antibodies

Novel genetic engineering technologies are transforming the design and manufacture of bispecific antibodies, which are emerging as a promising new class of biologics.

Biotage Launches Accelerated Chromatographic Isolation

June 30, 2014

Biotage has launched a purification technology, Accelerated Chromatographic Isolation (ACI), which converts simple flash purification into a faster and more economical way to isolate pure compounds.

Jones Packaging Invests in New Solid Dose Vial Line

June 26, 2014

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Jones Packaging introduces a new solid dose vial line in its Toronto facility.

Blow-fill-seal Technology Advances in Aseptic Filling Applications

June 18, 2014

Equipment and Processing Report

New advanced aseptic manufacturing technologies are available for filling liquid pharmaceuticals, including biologics.

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Raises Funds for Expansion

June 17, 2014

Funding boosts life-sciences manufacturing in West Michigan.

FDA Licenses First US Facility for Cell-Culture Influenza Vaccines

June 16, 2014

Novartis facility becomes the first US site licensed by the FDA to produce cell-culture influenza vaccines.

Research Firm Predicts Negative Impact of Biosimilars

June 12, 2014

A new report from GlobalData states that biosimilars will overtake the market share after 2019.

GSK Announces Vaccine Price Freeze in Support of GAVI Alliance

May 27, 2014

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

GSK reports 5-year vaccine price freeze for countries graduating from GAVI Alliance.

Continuous Solid-Dosage Manufacturing Moves Forward

May 21, 2014

Equipment and Processing Report

Progress in equipment availability, process analytical technology, and advanced process control aids ongoing development of continuous solid-dosage manufacturing processes.

Novasep Commissions Plant Extension for Highly Potent APIs

May 15, 2014

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

New manufacturing capacity at the Le Mans, France facility is being used to scale up antibody drug conjugates.

Continuous Bioprocessing Challenges

May 15, 2014

What challenges do biopharmaceutical manufacturers face when deciding to move from a fed batch process to a continuous process?