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Industry Insight
PMPS Industry Advisor, Robert Harris, explores the constantly changing regulatory framework that the pharma industry must adapt to, and picks out a number of articles from this edition that address the implications of recent legislative introductions.
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Drug Quality Assurance
Protection Beyond the Packaging
Many factors can jeopardise and destabilise the quality and constitution of medicine, including inclement weather and environmental moisture. But a new generation of disintegrants can help remove permeability concerns and safeguard a dry run for manufacturers, says Elizabeth Shen at Colorcon.
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Checkweighing Solutions
Better Safe than Sorry
Recent checkweighing developments are helping to satisfy demanding levels of manufacturing control in an increasingly competitive market, while also complying with weights and measures standards. Jana Meier at Mettler-Toledo emphasises the need to consistently deliver a perfect product.
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Integrity Control
A Watchful Eye
Gayla Velez at SGS speaks about the demands of preserving the integrity of all pharmaceutical products during each stage of their lifecycle. She examines the various ways they can be compromised – such as leaching of properties or cross contamination – as well as the ways companies plan to tackle the problem.
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Component Manufacturing
Pharma Packaging to Go
Ready-to-use components are on the rise in the world of self-medication, but are pharma and manufacturers working together to get the best result? Miriam Beyer at West Pharmaceutical Services looks at current trends in this field.
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Medical Device Compliance
Surveillance Requirements
With safety being a vital issue in relation to medical devices, increased quality control measures are being instigated to ensure their ongoing upkeep. Parminder Kalle at Maetrics discusses the ways in which companies are learning from their mistakes in order to designate the correct procedures and guidelines.
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Shipment Protection Methods
One Step at a Time
Temperature regulation in pharma transportation is becoming more stringently monitored, so where do you begin when choosing temperature-controlled cargo covers? Yves Le Minor at DuPont Protection Solutions gives us the low-down on keeping your deliveries safe from harm.
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Labelling Solutions
Crossing Borders
Correct labelling procedures in pharma are of paramount importance, with the consequences – and penalties – of mislabelling often severe. Günther Martin at Loftware states the importance of getting it right first time, and how new measures can be taken to make sure safety protocols are adhered to.
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Sterilisation Methods
Peace of Mind
Although it is imperative that manufacturing machinery is kept clinically clean, choosing the correct method of sterilisation is pivotal in maintaining maximum operational function. Sue Springett at Teknomek considers the most suitable techniques, and argues for and against some of the choices.
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Event Preview
PPMA Total Show 2016
Following the results of the EU referendum, the UK manufacturing industry heads into the future with a different outlook. Speakers at the September event discuss the consequences of the decision, and the choices and challenges to be made and expected.
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Event Preview: CPhI Worldwide
Take Your Pick
This year’s conference takes place in October in Barcelona, Spain, and with approximately 2,500 exhibitors, it is the perfect platform to discover innovative pharma products and network with delegates and representatives in the field.
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Event Review
Flying the Flag for Pharma
Looking back at this year’s FlyPharma Conference – where many industry leaders converged to hear speakers discuss topical and pivotal issues surrounding the pharma and air cargo sectors – Editor of Airline Cargo Management, Helen Massy-Beresford, gives her assessment of the two-day event.
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End of the Line
Brexit: What Now for Pharma?
What effect will Brexit have on the pharmaceutical sector, now that the UK has voted to leave the EU? Robert Harris analyses the impact post-referendum, and the thought process behind taking a more cautious approach – both financially and creatively – until the dust settles.
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Nutraceuticals in Focus
The Long Arm of the Regulator
Public spending on health, wellbeing and supplements has never been higher, but when it comes to nutraceuticals – food substances with added medicinal, as well as nutritional, benefits – officials find themselves in an ethical grey area. Peter Muller at Schlafender Hase opines on the difficulties regulators may face.
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Manufacturing Efficiency
Reliable Robotics
Robots are already proving more than their worth in fields such as food and drink, but can they be utilised in the escalating pharma market? Mike Wilson at ABB Robotics discusses how the need to minimise human error and diminish contamination can pave the way for an increase in automated processes.
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Intelligent Automation
One Step at a Time
New guidelines set out by the FDA have highlighted the need for more rigorous protection of data. But howdoes the Agency introduce new software and enforce optimal practices, while ensuring these do not have an adverse effect on business? Martyn Williams at COPA-DATA UK summarises the situation.
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Event Preview
Eye of the Needle
The 2016 PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices rolls into Huntington Beach, California, where speakers will address matters including materials, devices and safety, as well as how to successfully adhere to official regulatory bodies when products are launched.
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Large Volume Devices
Flexible Containers
Weibel CDS AG’s Ludwig Weibel and Hans Peter Manser reveal how patients’ ability to selfmedicate could ease the burden on healthcare experts, and allow greater independence to users. They look at the innovation behind large volume devices – cost-effective syringes that offer an easier means of drug dispensation.
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Needle Technology
Improving Injectability
The research and development of prefilled syringes has seen revolutionary ideas come to prominence to provide a means of comfort for sufferers. With tapered needles leading the way, William Dierick at Terumo elucidates how he hopes the previously prickly subject can now be viewed in a less taboo light.
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Advertorial
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Automated assembly leaders, Mikron Automation, describe their integrated manufacturing processes and elaborate on five of their unique selling points – comprising areas of production and personnel – that are tailored specifically for the pharma and medical industries.
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Q&A: Injectables Marketplace
Encouraging Medication Adherence
PMPS interviews Brigitte Reutter-Haerle of Vetter to discover the challenges facing the injectables market, future methods of tackling counterfeit medicine and the firm’s plans to continue making ‘patient fear’ a less stressful affair.
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Spotlight
Safe’n’Sound® – A Customisable Platform of Passive Safety Devices for Pre-filled Syringes
Drug delivery solutions company, Nemera, gives us an insight into its newest release – add-on, user-friendly safety devices for prefilled syringes that can help protect users from risks such as needlestick injuries.
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