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,…
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…
A genotoxic impurity (GTI) is a chemical substance that can directly or indirectly damage DNA or chromosomes and induce genetic mutations. Fifteen years ago, there were no specific guidelines for…
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…