While linear drug scale-up sounds great on paper, the reality is usually much different. In fact, scaling up an API can be challenging even under the best circumstances. In fact,…
Neuland has recently welcomed the addition of a new, dedicated Process Engineering Lab to its R&D Center. The lab opened in March, and supports operations and safety studies via a…
A couple of years ago, I published a post on 5 API Regulatory Challenges to Avoid, and it was interesting to look over the list and contemplate what updates I’d…
With technology racing onward, drugs are becoming more complex than ever before – along with their active ingredients and the processes that produce them. Different Challenges, Different Scales – The…
There’s an article on Piramal’s Pharma Solutions division at PharmTech about how they are encouraging pharma companies to implement green chemistry earlier in the drug development cycle. Yes, we agree…
7 ways to boost profits and reduce pharma synthesis waste At Neuland, we’re advocates of green chemistry. Not only is it better for the environment, but it’s also just logistically…
I’ve mentioned the importance of route scouting in the past. Now I’d like to share some of the properties of API synthesis that can affect the yield, purity, and delivery date…
In many of the blog posts we’ve written over the last few years, we’ve referenced the growing complexity of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It isn’t just mindless chatter intended to…
Let’s face it – ‘cost-effective capabilities’ is a big reason why CROs and CMOs continue to be a highly-popular drug commercialization route of choice. Where else can you find ready-to-go…
The Right Route Can Deliver Fewer Steps, More Consistent Batches, Cleaner Processes…and Cost Savings With drug development and manufacturing processes becoming more complex, alternate synthetic route design is often a…