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Small molecule API: Shining a spotlight on new innovations in milling

Pharmaceutical Technology

The ingredients used in these drugs are high potency, even at small doses, and pose a risk to both human health and cross-contamination with other drugs in a manufacturing environment. Currently mostly outsourced, there are signs that CMOs are beginning to make investments in containment capabilities, to capture emerging opportunities.

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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

There are a number of reasons why OSD forms dominate the market, not least because they are simple to administer, and it is easy to differentiate one OSD product from another. This heightens the risk of cross contamination, requiring effective containment solutions, especially when handling highly potent powders.

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A winning combination: The benefits of micronization and containment in a single installation

Pharmaceutical Technology

The number of high-potency drug approvals has increased over the last decade, driven by the increasing use of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) in the pipeline and among marketed drugs. Containment challenges and opportunities High containment facilities guard against exposure to extremely potent products and cross-contamination.