Tag: pharmaceutical best practices

Managing Challenges in Validating Spray Guns for Enteric-Coating Applications

March 6, 2025 Admin

Managing Challenges in Validating Spray Guns for Enteric-Coating Applications Managing Challenges in Validating Spray Guns for Enteric-Coating Applications Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, enteric coating is a critical process used to ensure that the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of a tablet survives the acidic environment of the stomach and is released in the intestine, where…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Uniform Blending of APIs in Powder Mixtures

March 6, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Uniform Blending of APIs in Powder Mixtures Ensuring Uniform Blending of APIs in Powder Mixtures Introduction: In pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in the production of solid dosage forms like tablets, the uniform blending of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in powder mixtures is critical. This process ensures that each tablet contains the intended dosage and achieves…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Inadequate systems for monitoring gelatin solution viscosity during validation.

March 6, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for monitoring gelatin solution viscosity during validation. Inadequate systems for monitoring gelatin solution viscosity during validation. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and consistency of solid oral dosage forms is crucial. Gelatin capsules, both hard and soft, are popular due to their ease of use and ability to encapsulate a variety…

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

Ensuring Adequate Desiccant Placement in Tablet Packaging for Stability

March 6, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Adequate Desiccant Placement in Tablet Packaging for Stability Ensuring Adequate Desiccant Placement in Tablet Packaging for Stability Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the stability of tablet formulations is paramount to ensure efficacy, safety, and shelf life. Tablets are susceptible to degradation from environmental factors such as humidity and temperature, making the role of…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations.

March 5, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations. Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the validation of capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations is a critical component in ensuring the quality and efficacy of the final product. As capsules are widely used due to their versatility…

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

Preventing Over-Drying of Hygroscopic Tablets in Fluid Bed Dryers

March 5, 2025 Admin

Preventing Over-Drying of Hygroscopic Tablets in Fluid Bed Dryers Preventing Over-Drying of Hygroscopic Tablets in Fluid Bed Dryers Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the integrity and efficacy of tablet formulations is of paramount importance. Hygroscopic tablets, known for their moisture-attracting properties, present unique challenges during the drying process. Fluid bed dryers, a common tool…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Issues During Fluid Bed Drying

March 5, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Issues During Fluid Bed Drying Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Issues During Fluid Bed Drying Introduction: Fluid bed drying is a widely used method in pharmaceutical manufacturing for drying granules and powders before tablet compression. This process ensures uniform drying and improved product quality. However, the challenge of heat sensitivity in certain pharmaceutical compounds…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Resolving Non-Uniform API Distribution in Extended Release Tablets Over Time

March 5, 2025 Admin

Resolving Non-Uniform API Distribution in Extended Release Tablets Over Time Resolving Non-Uniform API Distribution in Extended Release Tablets Over Time Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, with a significant focus on developing efficient drug delivery systems. Extended release tablets are a crucial component of this landscape, designed to release active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) over…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in ensuring consistent capsule integrity under stressed conditions.

March 4, 2025 Admin

Challenges in ensuring consistent capsule integrity under stressed conditions. Challenges in ensuring consistent capsule integrity under stressed conditions. Introduction: Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are among the most popular solid oral dosage forms in the pharmaceutical industry due to their ease of administration and ability to encapsulate a wide range of medicinal compounds. However,…

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

Addressing Humidity Control Failures in Utility Validation for Film-Coated Tablets

March 4, 2025 Admin

Addressing Humidity Control Failures in Utility Validation for Film-Coated Tablets Addressing Humidity Control Failures in Utility Validation for Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, maintaining optimal environmental conditions is crucial to ensuring product quality and efficacy. One significant aspect is humidity control, especially when it comes to the production of film-coated tablets….

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Validating Steam Quality for Fluid Bed Granulators in Multi-Product Facilities

March 4, 2025 Admin

Validating Steam Quality for Fluid Bed Granulators in Multi-Product Facilities Validating Steam Quality for Fluid Bed Granulators in Multi-Product Facilities Introduction: In the complex landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the highest quality of products is paramount. One critical aspect of this process is the validation of steam quality, particularly in multi-product facilities where fluid bed…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in implementing robust quality controls for capsule packaging processes.

March 4, 2025 Admin

Challenges in implementing robust quality controls for capsule packaging processes. Challenges in implementing robust quality controls for capsule packaging processes. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry prioritizes patient safety and product efficacy, making quality control a critical component of the manufacturing process. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are among the most common solid oral dosage forms….

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