Management Impact On GMP Performance; 2015 Blockbusters Show Pharma The Money

Pharmaceutical Online Newsletter | February 24, 2015

» Featured Article What Management Skills Have The Most Impact On GMP Performance? By Joanna Gallant Some think the most critical success element in a GMP environment is the technical knowledge of those who perform the tasks, lead, or make decisions. For those in leadership or management roles, it is important to possess technical strength, but there are additional skills they must also have in order to truly be successful. So what specific skills do managers and supervisors need to be successful in a GMP environment? Packaging Drug Safety And Product Protection Driving Blister Packaging Growth By Paul Dupont, Ropack Trends in packaging of prescription and over-the-counter drugs indicate continued growth in the blister packaging market. The U.S. blister market size reached $2.58 billion in 2013 and is projected to reach $3.44 billion by 2018. This escalation outpaces the growth of other packaging formats, principally bottling. BROCHURE: Kiss Your Glass Goodbye: The Advantages Of Plastic Blow/Fill/Seal Technology PODCAST: Key Trends Shaping The Pharma Packaging Industry PRODUCT: Pharmaceutical Vial Capping Equipment PRODUCT: Pharmaceutical Molding And Sealing Machine For Packaging » Critical Environments WHITE PAPER: Material Compatibility With Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) Sterilization By G. McDonnell Various sterilization methods (including gamma irradiation and ethylene oxide) have been widely used for terminal medical device sterilization. No single method offers the perfect sterilization solution for every application. APPLICATION NOTE: Effective Cleaning Of BOD Bottles PRODUCT: Rapid Microbial Detection For Real-Time Pharmaceutical Water Monitoring » Logistics WHITE PAPER: Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT): A False Sense Of Security ARTICLE: The Cost Of A Broken Vaccine Cold Chain Part Two: Financial Cost VIDEO: What Is mHealth? » Inspection WHITE PAPER: Eliminate Inspection Labor Costs On Your Blister Packaging Lines By Giuseppe Bonfiglioli Production of tablets and capsules is carried out in cleanrooms and under stringent procedures as per GMP requirements. However, the process also relies on machines and machine operators whereby misappropriate handling can result in a faulty blister pack containing micro leaks in the packaging, thus allowing air and moisture to enter the blister and damage the product. WHITE PAPER: Slope's Effect On Accurate Weighing DATASHEET: Xpert X-Ray Inspection System By Thermo Scientific Product Inspection » QA/QC WHITE PAPER: Streamlining Particle Count Data Management By Paul Yates Pharmaceutical cleanrooms have gone through drastic changes in recent years as mergers, acquisitions, facility closures, drug patent-cliffs, and other industry dynamics have forced manufacturing facilities to continually adapt to remain both competitive and compliant with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. DATASHEET: Flexible Curtain Pharmaceutical Barrier System By Isolation Systems Inc. BROCHURE: Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Applications Guide To Vision » Manufacturing POSTER: Determine Solidification: Freezing Point Depression Measurements BROCHURE: Vacuum Sample Preparation: Smart VacPrep PRODUCT: Liquid Filling Systems For Personal Care » Blog 2015 Blockbusters: What Drugs Will Show Pharma The Money? By Anna Rose Welch, Associate Editor Last February there were four drugs pegged by The Motley Fool as potential blockbusters for 2014. Now, The Motley Fool has released two new lists: its contenders for 2015 blockbusters, and a list of those blockbusters that are on their way out as quickly as the video store packed up and left town. Which drugs are expected to be the winners this year? UPCOMING TRAINING Reducing Human Error In Life Sciences Manufacturing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015 • Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST » Most Recent News PDA Announces New Learning Center Featuring Technical Education Program at INTERPHEX 2015 Industry Partnership Offers Event Attendees Unparalleled Learning, Networking and New Technology Opportunities Devoted To Technology: INTERPHEX 2015 Announces More Technology To Be Exhibited » Subscribe Today For insight on how pharma and biopharm executives can improve how they run their businesses, subscribe to Life Science Leader magazine. Follow Pharmaceutical Online: