Cost Of Quality: Worth Every Cent In Bio/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

During my career as an executive in pharmaceutical manufacturing quality assurance, I have heard the term “cost of quality” (COQ) over and over when advocating for budget and resources. Most people think that it is just an excuse for higher costs, but that is not true. I'll share what is involved in calculating the COQ and why it's important.

All You Need To Know About Contamination Control Strategies, Part 2

In the second of this two-part series, microbiology and contamination control specialists Vanessa Figueroa and Greg Gibb continue discussing best practices in contamination control strategies through the lens of the newly formalized provisions in the EU GMP Annex I. Discussion includes the elements typically found in a CCS, who in your company is responsible for developing the CCS, how often it needs to be evaluated, and more.

Not All Plate Counting Technologies Are The Same

While rapid microbiological methods have advanced, most microbiology lab tests remain reliant upon assessing microbial growth on agar plates. Discrepancies with plate counting, together with the limitations of human vision, have led to regulatory concerns. This article shares the advantages of automated colony counters. Keep in mind that not all automated plate counters are the same, though — you'll want to look for important functionality.

5 Hot-Button Issues In Parenteral Packaging

Five key issues related to parenteral drug packaging came to the forefront of the PDA Parenteral Packaging Conference held in Venice, Italy, in April.

A Digital-First Approach To Bio/Pharma Manufacturing Operations

Features such as real-time data monitoring, cloud solutions, and process integration comprise a digital operational excellence approach that adds value. But successful deployment of these and other digital solutions requires careful, cross-functional collaboration across the full life cycle of the project.

FDA Issues New Guidance On Discontinuance Or Interruption In Manufacturing Of Finished Products Or APIs

In April 2023, the FDA issued an updated guidance superseding and replacing the previous 2020 document about managing drug shortages and explaining what was expected of industry and how the agency was going to manage the shortfalls. This article summarizes the guidance in a helpful FAQ format.

India’s CROs & CDMOs Come Of Age In The Global Marketplace

Most of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and many large biotech companies today get a portion of their preclinical/clinical research, drug development, and/or manufacturing done in India. While a low price is the initial attraction, there are additional factors that can be more meaningful.

Optimizing A HIC Step With HTPD

A step-by-step high-throughput process development (HTPD) workflow to determine the optimal resin and initial conditions for hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC).

Alkaline Stability Of Fc And VH3 Binding In Protein A Resins

In this study, we looked at how different antibody binding sites of a protein A ligand are affected by cleaning in place (CIP).

Improving Digital Integration Between Biomanufacturers & Partners

Sponsors are working with more contract organizations, and contract organizations are working with more sponsors. There is often a mismatch in digital maturity (IT capabilities) between the two sides of a partnership. We must work toward a bidirectional sharing of data and process knowledge. This road map from BioPhorum will help.

5 Characteristics Of The Automated Microbiology Lab Of The Future

The modern microbiology laboratory is starting to look very different from the laboratory of 10 years ago, and it will continue to evolve in the next few years. There are a number of innovations being implemented now or are in progress that can signal the path that many microbiology laboratories will follow.

Risk-Based Strategies For Revalidating Bio/Pharma Equipment & Systems

While equipment and systems validation is a regulatory requirement, it would take thousands of annual tests to retest all equipment and systems. BioPhorum shares risk-based approaches to new product introduction, controlled temperature chambers, sterilization processes, and more.

4 Risk Mitigation Strategies For mRNA Production

Planning and procuring custom materials needed to manufacture mRNA remains a top concern. This article shares risk mitigation strategies for multi-sourcing, S&OP process, packaging size, and material expiry.

New DSCSA Compliance Blueprint Includes FDA & Industry Input

Pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies must all ensure they are ready for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)'s full implementation starting on Nov. 27, 2023. The Partnership for DSCSA Governance, a public-private partnership, has published a blueprint compiling input from every sector, including FDA, industry, and solution providers.

Manufacturing Custom CDM With Precision Accuracy

Discover a novel approach for manufacturing chemically defined media with precision control of trace impurities that utilizes innovative raw material analysis, data analytics, and a proprietary algorithm.