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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. This prevents contamination of the elements by the sampled powder.

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

Pharmaceutical Technology

Containment challenges and opportunities High containment facilities guard against exposure to extremely potent products and cross-contamination. GlobalData’s Contract Small Molecule API Manufacturing Industry by the Numbers (2021) analyzed 2,787 small molecule API contract manufacturing facilities.