With the start of 2013 we take a moment to anticipate what changes lie ahead for our industry and what impact they will have in the new year and beyond.  Have you considered the impact that Serialization will play?

INTERPHEX – Why would you go?
Is it all about meeting Clients and finding out where those next jobs are? In a word: No. It is true that potential Clients will be there. It is also true that some of them probably will know something about that new construction project kicking off in the 3rd Quarter. If connecting with clients is your primary focus on going to INTERPHEX, then you are going to be missing a LOT.

For the first entry in my new Blog, we will begin at the beginning with GxP. (See why I blog)  What exactly is GxP? As you may be aware, the US Government has Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs); lots of them. In the world of food and drugs the regulatory body is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and like all good US Government administrations, the FDA has its own bunch of CFRs.  

As an Automation Systems Integrator – or as someone who retains the services of Automation Systems Integrators – the information needed to get the job completed correctly, on time, and under budget can be daunting. There are government regulations, mandates and guidelines; certifications, accreditations, forms, and templates; professional associations that provide guidance in the form of books, webinars, seminars, classes, websites; and the list goes on.

When we last left the Tablet manufacturing process (see Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Tablet Granulation Basics – 9/1/2010) we were ready to take our granulate and turn it into tablets.  I know you have all been waiting for the exciting conclusion of the process, but before we do, here is a quick recap: stuff is mixed and blended; other stuff is added and also mixed; the whole mess is granulated, after which more stuff is added and then the tablet batch is ready for the tablet press.¹ 

So you always wanted to know the ins-and-outs of Tablet Manufacturing, but were too busy to do the research?  Have you found yourself sharing war stories at that ISPE get-together and then suddenly feeling left out when they start talking about that spiffy article in this month’s Tablets & Capsules on Granulation Methods in Bovine Oral Contraception?  Well fear not, weary Automation Warrior!  We at the Avanceon Institute for Making Stuff Simple are here to help!  Today we will take the complex world of Tablet Manufacturing and, in a few simple steps, clear the air once and for all on how tablets are made. ¹