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Terminal sterilization is the process of sterilizing sterile pharmaceutical products. Small and volume parenteral after the packing of the final products. This process is important as it ensures the sterility of the product.

Beef contains a variety of nutrients that are necessary for healthy brain function. Iron, zinc, and B vitamins are vital for fetal brain development. They are important for clear thinking, learning skills, and memory throughout all life stages. Those who are deficient in these nutrients later on in life often suffer with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive decline.

This is an introduction in to the different techniques and terminologies that are used in the industry. We have split this in to two parts as there is so much to cover.

It covers everything from the types of equipment that is used in tablet and capsule making to the techniques used on these machines.

This the second part of our introduction in to the different techniques and terminologies that are used in the industry. We have split this in to two parts as there is so much to cover.

It covers everything from the types of equipment that is used in tablet and capsule making to the techniques used on these machines.

Medicines are a go to whenever one experiences health problems. From over the counter medicines to prescriptions, these pills have become vital to our everyday lives. Due to the advancement in technology, two different forms are now available – tablets and capsules. For some time, tablets are quite popular way of taking in medication or supplements; later on however, consumers discover the effects of taking tablets.

Capsules are the preferred way for many people in taking their medications or even vitamin supplements. Not only does it dissolve quickly, it is also easy to fill for both commercial and home consumption. When it comes to having it compared with other ways of taking drugs, the capsules are not affected by the formulation inside it and thus do not affect the drug effectivity.

Have you noticed broken or fractured tablets come out of your press? It may be due to punch wear. Read this article to see what to look for when inspecting tablet press punches for wear and how it can prevent putting a hold on your production.

To reduce friction during processing, lubricants are added to the formulation of drugs in small batches. There are three reasons why pharmaceutical companies use lubricants.

The buffer area is the space or area in the manufacturing facility where sterility of the area is strictly implemented. A compounding area in a pharmaceutical facility is known as the buffer area and is classified as ISO 7 area or class 10,000 with excellent air quality.

The concept of producing a tablet form dosage starts first at the company’s marketing department. With that said, the formulators are responsible in producing the said tablet. Below are some key points to consider when specifying the dies and press punches.

While some dosage forms are effective if released immediately into the blood stream, in many cases it is advantageous to either release the active ingredient slowly or target the release to a specific area of the body.

压片机有两种类型：单冲压片机和旋转式压片机 。大多数高速压片机都采用旋转转盘的形式，可以容纳任意数量的冲模。转盘带着冲模转动，当冲模遇到凸轮时，向垂直方向移动，完成冲压过程。旋转式压片机生产的片剂被压缩成均匀的尺寸、形状和重量。所以，旋转式压片机是大规模生产的首选机器。而且它比单冲压片机生产的片剂数量多很多。

A quick guide to learning how to operate and clean the Octagonal Blender used in the tablet manufacturing industry.

There are different products that are classified as parenteral and as some are unstable in solution form, they are being lyophilized. The process helps increase the shelf life of these products. In this article we look at how to best achieve this.

A single stage process, which results in quicker production. Minimal weight gain of tablets is at 2 – 3% compared with sugar coating which adds 60 to 80%. The film coat will not likely affect the tablet’s disintegration process.

One benefit of film coating is that it is easy to automate making it easier to comply with GMP requirements for Standard Operating Policy. It holds the ability to maintain its shape and allows for embossing.

Over the years at LFA Tablet Presses we have seen our fair share of supplement companies but one of our biggest success by far is Oxford Vitality.

用户需求说明或URS是指由设备购买者起草，用以精确描述设备必要属性之文件。如果是大型制药公司，则由设备用户部门制定URS，再发至设备厂商依照方案执行。以下为URS建议格式，以及制药公司起草文件时应考虑的要点。

There are several ways to prevent cross contamination during production and below are some ways to do so. Before starting, line clearance should be performed as per the SOP of the company. Do a checklist and record. Check to see if any starting materials are missing, previous record documents, product residues and product itself. Practice a closed system when handling the materials.