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

    Peer-reviewed journal | 13 Aug 2024 | 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. Control oriented modeling of twin-screw granulation in the ConsiGmaTM-25 production plant

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jul 2024 | 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...

  3. 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.

    Peer-reviewed journal | 25 Jun 2024 | 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...

  4. 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

    Peer-reviewed journal | 25 Jun 2024 | 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...

  5. Embracing continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry

    Website | 03 Jun 2024 | 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."

  6. Olena Gligorich

    Olena brings over 16 years of business and biotechnology industry leadership experience to advise companies on how to achieve their goals through directing decision making and impeccable...

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  7. MOOC 1 Introduction to Continuous Manufacturing

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

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

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

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

    Teaching Materials | 29 Nov 2023 | 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...

  10. CDER's Emerging Technology Program

    Workshop | 20 Nov 2023 | 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

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

    Peer-reviewed journal | 16 Nov 2023 | 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...

  12. Affan Ali

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  13. A Comparative Investment Analysis of Batch Versus Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologies

    Peer-reviewed journal | 04 Oct 2023 | Contributor(s):: Clifford V. Rossi

    Purpose This study examines the risks and economics associated with investing in continuous (CM) versus conventional batch manufacturing for production of oral solid dosage pharmaceutical (OSD) products in the USA and abroad. Methods A stochastic net present value (NPV) simulation of brand...

  14. Addressing Barriers in Implementing Pharmaceutical Continuous Manufacturing Key Concepts & Challenges in Pharmaceutical Continuous Manufacturing

    Magazine | 11 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s):: Gabriela Grasa Mannino

    Pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing (PCM) can reduce production time, decrease labor costs, and optimize process flow and the supply chain. Although some industry leaders have already invested in PCM, its widespread implementation has yet to be achieved. Major challenges to adoption include...

  15. Effect of batch-to-batch variation of spray dried lactose on the performance of feeders

    Peer-reviewed journal | 10 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s):: Carlota Mendez Torrecillas, Florian Tegel, Ralf Weinekötter, Bernhard Meir, Bastiaan H.J. Dickhoff, Sri Sharath Kulkarni, Pauline H.M. Janssen

    With the emergence of quality by design (QbD), it becomes imperative to gain understanding of the impact of batch-to-batch variability of raw materials on the performance of processes. Feeding is the first unit of operation in a continuous manufacturing line and is critical for the final product...

  16. Common CM Abbreviations - Input Needed

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    Hi all, We are collecting commonly used abbreviations in PCM. This will serve as a useful reference for anyone reviewing PCM materials and studies. We’ve started a list but would like to...

    https://cmkc.usp.org/forum/defaultsection/general/36

  17. Rodolfo Romanach

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  18. USP Workshop on Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Continuous Manufacturing Adoption

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    On July 18 and 19, over 150 professionals gathered in Rockville, MD and virtually to identify and address the barriers to adoption of pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing (PCM). Informative...

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  19. Xiao-Dong Wu

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  20. Why We Need Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and How to Make It Happen

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jun 2023 | Contributor(s):: Clive Badman, Charles L.Cooney, Alastair Florence, Konstantin Konstantinov, Markus Krumme, Salvatore Mascia, Moheb Nasr, Bernhardt L. Trout

    We make the case for why continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing is essential, what the barriers are, and how to overcome them. To overcome them, government action is needed in terms of tax incentives or regulatory incentives that affect time.

  21. Use of near-infrared spectroscopy to quantify drug content on a continuous blending process: Influence of mass flow and rotation speed variations

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jun 2023 | Contributor(s):: Martínez, Lizbeth, Peinado, Antonio, Liesum, Lorenz, Betz, Gabriele

    The aim of this study was to develop a quantitative Near-Infrared (NIR) method which monitors the homogeneity of a pharmaceutical formulation coming out of a continuous blender. For this purpose, a NIR diode array spectrometer with fast data acquisition was selected. Additionally, the dynamic...

  22. Use of the channel fill level in defining a design space for twin screw wet granulation

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jun 2023 | Contributor(s):: Gorringe, L. J., Kee, G. S., Saleh, M. F., Fa, N. H., Elkes, R. G.

    Twin screw wet granulation is a key process in the continuous manufacture of oral solid dosage forms. Previous Research Article has qualitatively suggested that the channel fill level influences the granules produced. In this paper a quantitative measure of the total volumetric fraction of the...

  23. TPLS as predictive platform for twin-screw wet granulation process and formulation development

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jun 2023 | Contributor(s):: Ryckaert, A., Van Hauwermeiren, D., Dhondt, J., De Man, A., Funke, A., Djuric, D., Vervaet, C., Nopens, I., De Beer, T.

    In recent years, the interest in continuous manufacturing techniques, such as twin-screw wet granulation, has increased. However, the understanding of the influence of the combination of raw material properties and process settings upon the granule quality attributes is still limited. In this...

  24. Tracking raw material flow through a continuous direct compression line. Part II of II: Predicting dynamic changes in quality attributes of tablets due to disturbances in raw material properties using an independent residence time distribution model

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jun 2023 | Contributor(s):: Peterwitz, M, Buchgeister, SMeier, R, Schembecker, G

    Continuous manufacturing of pharmaceuticals promises many advantages regarding economics and quality. However, tracing deviating material in such processes is much more challenging than in batch processes due to axial back-mixing. The literature has proven the traceability of disturbances in the...

  25. Twin screw granulation - review of current progress

    Peer-reviewed journal | 09 Jun 2023 | Contributor(s):: Thompson, M. R.

    Twin screw granulation (TSG) is a new process of interest to the pharmaceutical community that can continuously wet granulate powders, doing so at lower liquid concentrations and with better product consistency than found by a high shear batch mixer. A considerable body of Research Article has...