Dosage Forms

Hallie Forcinio is packing editor for Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, editorhal@sbcglobal.net.

Articles

When FDA reviewed PDA's Technical Report No. 34 about isolator systems, significant differences of opinion between the organizations came to light.

PDA Task Force Issues Guidelines to Aid Isolator Users

Arvind K. Bansal is an associate professor at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sector-67, Phase-X, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab 160062, India, tel 191 0 172 2214682 87, fax 191 0 172 2214692.

The development of a successful powder for injection formulation requires careful study of preformulation parameters, packaging and process parameters, and the elimination of particulate matter.

Product Development Issues of Powders for Injection

Gert W. Bos is an assistant in business development at OctoPlus BV, Zernikedreef 12, 2333 CL Leiden, The Netherlands.

Two types of hydrogels used in parenteral protein-delivery systems offer opportunities for achieving a variety of prolonged- and delayed-release patterns.

Hydrogels for the Controlled Release of Pharmaceutical Proteins

Significant advances have shaped the past 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, and the next 25 years will be no exception.

Parenterals and Injectables