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  1. Critical review on the role of excipient properties in pharmaceutical powder-to-tablet continuous manufacturing

    13 Aug 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Sara Fathollahi, Pauline H. M. Janssen, Bastiaan H. J. Dickhoff, Henderik W. Frijlink

    The pharmaceutical industry is gradually changing batch-wise manufacturing processes to continuous manufacturing processes, due to the advantages it has to offer. The final product quality and process efficiency of continuous manufacturing processes is among others impacted by the properties of...

  2. Delta-mannitol to enable continuous twin-screw granulation of a highly dosed, poorly compactable formulation

    23 Jul 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Vanhoorne, V., Almey, R., De Beer, T., Vervaet, C.

    In current study, it was investigated if the moisture-mediated polymorphic transition from δ- to β-mannitol during twin screw granulation (TSG) also took place in high drug loaded formulations and if the specific granule morphology associated with the polymorphic transition could enable tableting...

  3. Control oriented modeling of twin-screw granulation in the ConsiGmaTM-25 production plant

    09 Jul 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Johannes Khinast, Martin Horn, Jakob Rehrl, Selma Celikovic, Johannes Poms

    ConsiGmaTM-25 is a continuous production plant integrating a twin-screw granulation, fluid bed drying, granule conditioning, and a tableting unit. The particle size distribution (PSD), active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content, and liquid content of wet granules after twin-screw...

  4. Control oriented modeling of twin-screw granulation in the ConsiGmaTM-25 production plant

    09 Jul 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Johannes Khinast, Martin Horn, Jakob Rehrl, Selma Celikovic, Johannes Poms

    ConsiGmaTM-25 is a continuous production plant integrating a twin-screw granulation, fluid bed drying, granule conditioning, and a tableting unit. The particle size distribution (PSD), active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content, and liquid content of wet granules after twin-screw...

  5. Implementation of a fully integrated continuous manufacturing line for direct compression and coating at a commercial pharmaceutical facility – Part 1: Operational considerations and control strategy

    25 Jun 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Conway, Stephen L., Rosas, Juan G., Overton, Paul, Tugby, Neil, Cryan, Phillip, Witulski, Frank, Hurley, Samantha, Wareham, Laura, Tantuccio, Anthony, Ramasamy, Manoharan, Lalloo, Anita, Gibbs, Mason, Meyer, Robert F.

    We implement a fully integrated continuous manufacturing (CM) line for direct compression and coating of a pharmaceutical oral solid dosage form in a commercial production facility. In this first paper of a two-part series, we describe process design and operational choices made to introduce CM...

  6. Implementation of a fully integrated CM direct compression and coating process at a commercial pharmaceutical facility - Part 2: PAT and RTD results for normal operational conditions batches.

    25 Jun 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Rosas, JG, Brush, P, Thompson, B, Miller, C, Overton, P, Tugby, N, Stoliarskaia, D, Hurley, S, Ramasamy, M, Conway, SL

    This is the second of two articles detailing the continuous manufacturing (CM) development and implementation activities for an marketed product which have been realized in novel, qualified equipment, using validated control strategy elements to enable manufacture of batches under current good...

  7. Development of a Continuous Flow Grignard Reaction to Manufacture a Key Intermediate of Ipatasertib

    25 Jun 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Kaldre, Dainis, Stocker, Severin, Linder, David, Reymond, Helena, Schuster, Andreas, Lamerz, Jens, Hildbrand, Stefan, Püntener, Kurt, Berry, Malcolm, Sedelmeier, Jörg

    This article outlines the development of a continuous flow process for the manufacture of a key intermediate of the active pharmaceutical ingredient ipatasertib for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and triple-negative metastatic breast cancer. The reaction sequence...

  8. Embracing continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry

    03 Jun 2024 | Website | Contributor(s): Joelle Anselmo

    "Drugmakers have been slow to adopt the production process, which experts say can streamline operations, boost data quality and reduce time to market."

  9. Continuous Flow Intensification for the Synthesis of High-Purity Warfarin

    10 May 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Silva-Brenes, Diana V., Reyes-Vargas, Stephanie K., Duconge, Jorge, Vlaar, Cornelis, Stelzer, Torsten, Monbaliu, Jean-Christophe M.

    While racemic warfarin was initially commercialized as a rodenticide, it has become the most prescribed anticoagulant drug for prevention of blood clots and is part of the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines. The synthesis of warfarin appears straightforward, consisting of a...

  10. Rapid production of the anaesthetic mepivacaine through continuous, portable technology

    24 Apr 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Díaz-Kruik, Pablo, Paradisi, Francesca

    Local anaesthetics such as mepivacaine are key molecules in the medical sector, so ensuring their supply chain is crucial for every health care system. Rapid production of mepivacaine from readily available commercial reagents and (non-dry) solvents under safe conditions using portable,...

  11. Multi-step Flow Synthesis of the Anthelmintic Drug Praziquantel

    24 Apr 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Phull, Manjinder Singh, Bohara, Chander Singh, Gundla, Rambabu, Mainkar, Prathama S., Jadav, Surender Singh

    Praziquantel (PZQ; Brand name: Biltricide) is categorized as an anthelminthic drug, and it is used for the treatment of Schistosomiasis and other parasitic infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified it as one of the essential and emergency medicines needed across the globe....

  12. Continuous Flow-Facilitated CB2 Agonist Synthesis, Part 2: Cyclization, Chlorination, and Amination

    24 Apr 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Prieschl, Michael, Sagmeister, Peter, Moessner, Christian, Sedelmeier, Joerg, Williams, Jason D., Kappe, C. Oliver

    A new route to the cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist, RG7774, has been developed circumventing an alkylation with poor regioselectivity as the final step. In the new synthetic route, this side chain is incorporated from the beginning. In this article, the development of the final four...

  13. A Continuous Process for Manufacturing Apremilast. Part I: Process Development and Intensification by Utilizing Flow Chemistry Principles

    24 Apr 2024 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Hsieh, Hsiao-Wu, Griffin, Daniel J., Ananthoji, Padmini, Avci, Nadide Hazal, Brown, Derek B., Ericson, Ari, Fostinis, James D., Irfan, Muhammad, Langille, Neil, Lovette, Michael A., Murray, James I., Spada, Simone, Thiel, Oliver R., Aiello, Frankie, Daou, Joseph, Goudas-Salomon, Nicole, Pan, Ende, Sarkar, Nandini, Wimalasinghe, Rasangi, Wu, Zufan Steven, Zeng, Alicia, Beaver, Matthew G., Cohen, Carolyn M.

    Herein, we report the development of an integrated continuous manufacturing (CM) process for the penultimate step in the synthesis of apremilast, the drug substance (DS) of the commercial product Otezla. This development effort was motivated by the desire to create an alternative manufacturing...

  14. Innovation and Continuous Improvement in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

    28 Mar 2024 | Document | Contributor(s): Ajaz Hussain (Chairperson) Raafat Fahmy (CVM), William Bargo (CVM), Robert Coleman, Robert (ORA), Elise Murphy (ORA), Frank Holcombe Jr (CDER), Chris Watts (CDER), See Lam (CDER), Jon Clark (CDER), Christopher Joneckis (CBER), John Dietrick (CDER), Diana Kolaitis (ORA), Vilayat Sayeed (CDER), Mai Huynh (CVM), Norman Schmuff (CDER), Andrew Chang (CBER)

    The PAT Team and Manufacturing Science Working Group Report: A Summary of Learning, Contributions and Proposed Next Steps for Moving towards the "Desired State" of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in the 21st Century

  15. A Perspective on Quality by Design: A Preclinical Opportunity

    28 Mar 2024 | Document | Contributor(s): Ajaz S. Hussain

  16. A Shared Vision for Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing in the 21st Century: Contributions of the PAT Initiative

    28 Mar 2024 | Document | Contributor(s): Ajaz S. Hussain

  17. The Subcommittee on Process Analytical Technologies (PAT): Closing Remarks

    28 Mar 2024 | Document | Contributor(s): Ajaz S. Hussain

  18. The Process Analytical Technology Initiative: PAT and the Pharmacopeias

    28 Mar 2024 | Document | Contributor(s): Ajaz S. Hussain

    The PAT Initiative A part of the Pharmaceutical Quality for the 21st Century Initiative  PAT and the USP Opportunities for the USP to support the PAT Framework

  19. Utilizing PAT to Monitor and Control Bulk Biotech Processes

    27 Mar 2024 | Document | Contributor(s): Rick E. Cooley

    1.What is and isn’t PAT? 2.Implementing PAT in Manufacturing: What does it take? 3.Characteristics of bulk, biotech API processes 4.Why PAT? 5.Review of PAT technologies utilized 6.PAT application examples

  20. Continuous Manufacturing for Pharmaceutical Solid Dosage Forms (On-Demand)

    31 Jan 2024 | Seminars | Contributor(s): Atul Dubey, Fernando Muzzio, Gerardo Callegari, Lucy L. Botros, Ravendra Singh, James Scicolone, Andres Roman, Sonia Modarres Razavi

    Course Description: This self-paced curriculum contains fourteen self-paced modules and three recordings of live virtual education on Pharmaceutical Continuous Manufacturing (PCM). Learners will have access to the following: A recording of the introductory session covering topics such as...

  21. MOOC 1 Introduction to Continuous Manufacturing

    29 Nov 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): RCPE

  22. MOOC I - Batch vs. Continuous Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Medicine Production

    29 Nov 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): RCPE

  23. MOOC I Introduction - The Advantages and Challenges of Continuous Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals

    29 Nov 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): RCPE

    In this video, we start exploring the world of continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry. Discover how this innovative technology is revolutionizing the production of medicines, its advantages over traditional batch manufacturing, and the challenges it presents. Join us as we delve...

  24. CDER's Emerging Technology Program

    20 Nov 2023 | Workshop | Contributor(s): Thomas O’Connor

    Emerging Technology Program (ETP) OverviewETP TrendsLifecycle of an Emerging TechnologyInteracting with the ETPPharmaceutical Quality Symposium 2023: Quality, Supply Chain & Advanced Manufacturing - 10/31/2023 | FDA

  25. Lubricant Sensitivity of Direct Compression Grades of Lactose in Continuous and Batch Tableting Process

    16 Nov 2023 | Peer-reviewed journal | Contributor(s): Gerald A. Hebbink, Pauline H. M. Janssen, Jurjen H. Kok, Lorenzo Menarini, Federica Giatti, Caterina Funaro, Salvatore Fabrizio Consoli, Bastiaan H. J. Dickhoff

    Modern pharmaceutical manufacturing based on Quality by Design and digitalisation is revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry. Continuous processes are promoted as they increase efficiency and improve quality control. Compared to batch blending, continuous blending is easier to scale and...