Expert Insights On Fill/Finish

  1. Proper Care And Handling Of Coupons Used For Swab And Rinse Recovery Studies For Total Organic Carbon Analysis 5/6/2025

    Surrogate surfaces, or “coupons”, are used to simulate pharmaceutical manufacturing surfaces or medical devices for the performance of swab and rinse recovery studies. Experts from The Center for Pharmaceutical Cleaning Innovation provide insights for proper care and handling.

  2. Common Manufacturing Challenges For LBP Formulations 4/23/2025

    As more companies explore live biotherapeutic products, ensuring stability is likely to be front and center with unique challenges for oral and topical applications.

  3. Why You Need A Raw Material Control Strategy 4/17/2025

    You should start with the end goal in mind, but the first draft is almost never the last. These living documents should evolve as your team gains process knowledge.

  4. Amgen's Deep Learning Approach To Vial Inspection 3/31/2025

    The company is testing how artificial intelligence can help bring down the number of false rejections caused by factors like glare on the glass or bubbles in the vial.

  5. Alternatives To Testing Sterility In Cell- And Tissue-Based Products 3/28/2025

    Testing depletes precious product, and regulators increasingly support using other methods if they're backed by robust validation data.

  6. The Importance Of Primary And Secondary Drying And Their Impact On Lyophilization 3/25/2025

    For parenteral formulations, biologics, and vaccines, the lyophilization process's primary and secondary drying stages require precise control of temperature, vacuum, and duration. 

  7. Do Patient Needs Define Biologic Product Specifications? 3/14/2025

    Enhanced product understanding acknowledges the technology advancements of the last 25 years and substantially more complex drug modalities.

  8. A Snapshot Of What Pfizer's Doing With Teleoperated Robots 3/12/2025

    A robotic arm controlled with a virtual reality headset and input devices could aid in complex interventions where automation isn't practical.

  9. Challenges In Manufacturing TIL For Clinical Trials 3/6/2025

    Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapy shows promise for treating solid tumors, but its complex manufacturing profile brings a unique set of issues. Here are some things to watch out for.

  10. Addressing Challenges In Automated Visual Inspection Of Lyophilized Vials 3/4/2025

    Manual inspection is inefficient. Automated systems can struggle with the variability of lyo cake structures. Key technological advancements are coming to the forefront to address these issues.