Pharmaceutical Tech

Nov42016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Granulation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

In the Pharmaceutical industry, Granulation can be defined as the act or process in which primary powder particles are adhered to form larger, multi-particle entities. Typically during the production of tablets and capsules, granules are made as an intermediate product and have a usual size range between 0.2 to 0.5 mm, while larger granules are used as a dosage form. Granulation particularly starts after initial dry mixing of the required powdered ingredients so that there is a consistent distribution of each ingredient through the mix. But!!!! Why Particularly Only Me? There are various reasons for choosing the granulation method out of the various tablets manufacturing process. To avoid segregation of the components of the powder mix: Please, don’t blend me with them!!! Se...

Oct282016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

George Clinical harnessing innovation to improve patient retention in clinical trials

Clinical Trials

George Clinical’s parent organisation, The George Institute for Global Health and its TEXTCARE application, has been named a top 10 finalist in this year’s Google Impact Challenge. With a top prize of AUD $750,000, The George Institute has the opportunity to use its proven text messaging platform to tackle chronic disease on a global scale. “An SMS has the power to save millions of lives,” Professor Clara Chow, Director of the George Institute’s Cardiovascular Division and one of George Clinical’s Scientific Leaders said following the nomination. “We have over five years of evidence to prove that this method of communication with patients can have a long-lasting impact on their lifestyle and their adherence to medication. As such, TEXTCARE has the potential to significantly improve a pati...

Oct212016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Blister Packing for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharma Industry

Packing is an integral part of the pharmaceutical industry. The packing is again of different kinds namely bottles, bags, pre-filled syringes, sachets, blister packs, etc. The blister packs have many advantages because which is popular choice for tablets and capsules by the manufacturers. Some of them include: They protect the medicines from moisture and gas to guarantee long shelf life. It is very reasonable in price and high volumes can be easily produced. They are very easy for usage and are available in a variety of colours. And the biggest disadvantage of it is that it needs a sealing process to fix to the plastic. In this article we will discuss about the tips can help make sure that there is successful forming, filling, and sealing experience. So, below are the ste...

Oct52016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

GMP Compliance Services for Pharmaceuticals

FDA Approved Devices, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Good Manufacturing Practice, or GMP, is a set of regulations issued by the US Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. They require processors, manufacturers and packagers of medical devices, drugs and foods to take proactive steps towards ensuring the safety, effectiveness and purity of their products. These regulations ensure quality approach and practices to reduce (or remove) errors and contamination, in order to protect consumers. GMP Inspections – Types and Objectives To keep inspections relevant, GMP processes are categorized according to several types, each with different objectives: Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) The primary objective is to confirm readiness for commercially manufacturing a product, and investigations include: • Ma...

Sep202016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Future Trends of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Articles, Pharma Industry

Medical innovation keeps taking place every hour, every minute and every second of the day. It’s very essential to be in accordance with innovation happening to make a mark in the industry. In this article, we will future trends of the Pharma industry. These trends surely will change the face of pharmaceutical industry completely. Below are the future trends of the Pharma world. Adopting a flexible approach to pricing: Pricing is the biggest hurdle for the majority of the people. The Pharma companies need to more flexible when tackling the pricing of the drugs, medicines. With the rising gap between the rich and the poor (especially in the third world), it’ll be highly difficult for the customers to afford it which can ultimately cost them their lives. Personalized medicine: ...

Sep82016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Wheaton Glassware & Types of Chromotography

Pharma Industry, Pharmaceutical Business Development

Wheaton is highly respected industry leader in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and laboratory glassware. Wheaton’s skilled and dedicated professionals offer a wealth of knowledge in glassware manufacturing industry and specialize in the designing of chromotology products. These trusted, innovative and valuable products offer a wide and complete range of services for laboratories, pharmacies and scientists. They foster an atmosphere of partnership and long running integrity within every one of these communities. Volumetric flasks are used to measure specified amounts of liquid. They are frequently used in science labs for storage and preservation because of its properties and chemical resistance to high temperatures. In some cases, customizable chemistry glassware is needed that must m...

Sep82016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Sterile Filling Machinery | Packaging Machine Pharmaceutical Products

Pharma Industry, Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery

Optima Pharma's is renowned for their diverse and innovative range of filling and packaging machines for the pharmaceutical products. It includes both sterile and non-sterile liquid and powder applications. It is a global leader in packaging technologies for several fields. The company offers a modern machine program for the filling and packaging sterile liquids and powders. The filling can be in vials, disposable syringes, infusion bottles and carpules. The Isolators for Sterile filling of liquids, powders and freeze-dry systems for extending shelf-life complement the portfolio perfectly. Intelligent process equipment can reduce the system's process times and downtimes. By using sterile filling machinery, product loss per batch has been minimized to a great extent. The advantages of u...

Sep62016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Bioquell Z-2 | Solution for Zone bio-decontamination

Pharma Industry, Pharmaceutical Process Machinery

Bioquell Asia Pacific Pte Ltd's. specialises in the designing, manufacturing and application of complete bio-decontamination solutions for airborne & surface contamination in the healthcare, life sciences, food production and defence sectors. One of their products is Bioquell Z-2 which is a complete solution for room/zone bio-decontamination, offers user-friendly operation with exclusive parametric cycle control, removing the need for gas cycle development studies (non-GMP facilities). It includes catalytic aeration, HPV generator and gas distribution in a single mobile system. It can easily be operated with accessible touch screen controls and can bio-decontaminate areas up to 250 operated with accessible touch screen controls and can bio-decontaminate areas up to 250 m3 by using t...

Aug302016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Cream filling Machine | Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharma Industry

Pack Cheon Machinery Co. Ltd's is the manufacturer of packaging systems. One of their products is Cream Filling Machine. The Cream filling Machine is relevant to all irregular shaped containers and is available in 3 types namely CFW-2R type, CF-RS type and lastly CF-RSM type. The company even manufactures products which are used in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and cosmetic industry. The CFW-2R type has a capacity of 100 B.P.M, filling range of 1 – 320 mℓ and the container size is φ10 - 100, H10-100 mm. The CFW-RS type has a capacity of 55 B.P.M, filling range of 1 – 320 mℓ and the container size is φ30 - 80, H30-100 mm whereas CFW-2R type has a capacity of 30 - 40 B.P.M, filling range of 1 – 320 mℓ and the container size is φ10 - 100, H10-100 mm It can be used in air clea...

Aug252016 by Pharmaceutical TechNo Comments

Vibro Separator & Filter | Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharma Industry

Lao Soung Machinery Co. Ltd's is a leading designer and manufacturer of Vibro Separator & Filter. The company found the L-Shape Sieve Frame. The L-shape design helps in reducing hassles and time taken in changing screens. Because of the unique design, the thirty minute of replacement time is reduced to ten minutes. It even has an affective sieving area. Larger area gives higher performance, taking into consideration the same screen diameter. It has a screen design which provides maximum screen for screens. Because of this, the screen can be used longer and therefore there is a reduction in maintenance costs. Less the number of times there is a screen replacement, fewer are the disturbances in production systems. The frame diameter of a Vibro Separator & Filler is available in ...