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The Role of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in Generic Drug Manufacturing: Ensuring Quality and Safety

Drug Patent Watch

The Unseen Heroes of Generic Drug Manufacturing: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) As we navigate the complex world of generic drug manufacturing, it's easy to overlook the unsung heroes that ensure the quality and safety of these life-saving medications. But what exactly does GMP entail?

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FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary phase-out of certain types of grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging. These chemicals help prevent grease and oil from seeping through the packaging. Why PFAS in Food Packaging Is a Problem. Yet PFAS are finding their way into our bodies.

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The Role of Quality Assurance in Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

From inspecting manufacturing facilities to testing finished products, QA teams work tirelessly to guarantee that every pill, tablet, or capsule that reaches the market is safe and effective. But today, I want to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes of the generic drug industry: Quality Assurance (QA) professionals.

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CMO Moves: Regulatory catalysts for drug manufacturing-April

Pharmaceutical Technology

Regulatory decisions have a ripple effect, first affecting the pharma sponsors, and then the companies tasked to manufacture the drug. Pharmaceutical Technology looks at drugs and biologics with recent regulatory verdicts that will likely impact manufacturing volumes. Consequential FDA and EMA decisions.

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AvKARE Recall: Erectile Dysfunction Drug and Antidepressant Mistakenly Packaged Together

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AvKARE, a generics pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Pulaski, Tennessee, has issued a recall on one lot each of its sildenafil 100 mg tablets and trazodone 100 mg tablets due to a packaging “mix-up” in which both drugs were filled into the same bottle. According to AvKARE, the error occurred at a third-party bottle filling facility.

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

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According to the company, products were manufactured by a third party and subsequently distributed across North America. Rather, they are specific packages of the “Gummies” variety of these products. So why is metal contamination such a common reason for launching voluntary recalls? And any foreign object less than 0.3

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Flexible Food Packaging: Five Reasons To Choose Mono-PE-Based Laminates

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There are a variety of materials that are used for food packaging, and they serve some very important functions in the food industry. Many of the foods purchased by consumers today are contained in packaging made from materials such as paper, plastic, metal or glass. One of the hallmarks of food packaging is the single-use design.