Tag: Manufacturing Troubleshooting

Addressing Non-Compliance in QA Tests for Multi-Layer Tablets

May 16, 2025 Admin

Addressing Non-Compliance in QA Tests for Multi-Layer Tablets Addressing Non-Compliance in QA Tests for Multi-Layer Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, multi-layer tablets have emerged as a preferred solid dosage form due to their ability to deliver multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a single dose and to provide controlled release of medications. However, ensuring…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties.

April 25, 2025 Admin

High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties. High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry consistently strives to achieve high standards of quality and efficacy in its products. Solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, play a critical role in this landscape. However, one…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on the precision and quality of its manufacturing processes. One critical aspect of ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, is the validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Proper…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Poor standardization of in-process quality control procedures.

April 20, 2025 Admin

Poor standardization of in-process quality control procedures. Poor standardization of in-process quality control procedures. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the highest quality standards is paramount. This is especially true for solid oral dosage forms, such as hard and soft gelatin capsules, where the absence of rigorous in-process quality control (IPQC) can lead to significant…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Difficulty in monitoring powder compaction during filling.

April 19, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in monitoring powder compaction during filling. Difficulty in Monitoring Powder Compaction During Filling Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the precision of powder compaction during the filling process is crucial to ensure the quality and efficacy of solid oral dosage forms, such as hard and soft gelatin capsules. Monitoring powder compaction is a complex task,…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Addressing Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Weight Variation Tests

April 17, 2025 Admin

Addressing Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Weight Variation Tests Addressing Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Weight Variation Tests Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the consistency and quality of solid dosage forms like tablets is paramount. One critical quality control measure is the weight variation test, which evaluates the uniformity of tablet weights…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Difficulty in monitoring fill weight for semi-solid capsule formulations.

April 16, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in monitoring fill weight for semi-solid capsule formulations. Difficulty in Monitoring Fill Weight for Semi-Solid Capsule Formulations Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is continuously evolving with advancements in drug delivery systems. Among these, semi-solid capsule formulations have gained significant attention due to their unique advantages over traditional solid and liquid dosage forms. However, one of…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Troubleshooting Residual Solvent Issues in Film-Coated Tablets During Validation

April 16, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Residual Solvent Issues in Film-Coated Tablets During Validation Troubleshooting Residual Solvent Issues in Film-Coated Tablets During Validation Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is highly regulated, with stringent guidelines ensuring that products are safe and effective for consumers. Among the numerous challenges faced by manufacturers is the control of residual solvents in film-coated tablets. These solvents,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Poor alignment of capsule printing during high-speed operations.

April 15, 2025 Admin

Poor alignment of capsule printing during high-speed operations. Poor alignment of capsule printing during high-speed operations. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is heavily reliant on efficient and accurate manufacturing processes, especially when it comes to solid oral dosage forms like capsules. Capsule printing is a critical step, serving as a method of identification, branding, and ensuring…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

High rejection rates due to shell deformation during drying.

April 12, 2025 Admin

High rejection rates due to shell deformation during drying. High rejection rates due to shell deformation during drying. Introduction: Within the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, solid oral dosage forms such as capsules remain a staple due to their convenience and efficacy in drug delivery. However, one of the recurring challenges in the production of both…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Challenges in validating the performance of capsule filling equipment.

April 1, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating the performance of capsule filling equipment. Challenges in validating the performance of capsule filling equipment. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, capsule filling equipment plays a crucial role in the production of solid oral dosage forms. These machines are responsible for accurately filling hard and soft gelatin capsules with the appropriate dosage of…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

High variability in capsule weight due to uneven powder blending.

March 31, 2025 Admin

High variability in capsule weight due to uneven powder blending. High Variability in Capsule Weight Due to Uneven Powder Blending Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring consistent capsule weight is critical for maintaining drug efficacy and patient safety. High variability in capsule weight can lead to suboptimal therapeutic outcomes and regulatory non-compliance. Uneven powder blending…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms