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Essentially Free:  How A Definition Tamed The Visible Particulate Matter Debate

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In an article written by Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor for Outsourced Pharma, it talks about defining the term “essentially free” of visible particulate matter.  In 2005, it has become a big concern with the number of injectable drug product batches being rejected or recalled because of particulate matter being present. In 2014, recalls in injectable … Read more

Parenterals, Particulates, and Quality by Design

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Particulate matter in parenteral drugs has been a known issue for over two centuries.  Particular matter could come from any little thing that is involved in the process of making the drug product.  Contaminants could come from the environment, packaging for the product, ingredients in the product, reactions of the formula and anything that could … Read more