Eco-pharmacology: Drug Environmental Contamination and the Role of the Pharma Industry

The presence of pharmaceutical compounds in the environment is an emerging problem that the industry can no longer ignore. Eco-pharmacology — the discipline studying the effects of drugs on ecosystems — is gaining traction in global regulatory frameworks and in the sustainability agendas of pharmaceutical companies. Understanding the origins of [...]

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Cleaning validation in transdermal patch manufacturing — swab sampling and GMP API residue acceptance criteria

Cleaning Validation in Transdermal Patch Manufacturing: GMP Requirements and Best Practices

Cleaning validation in transdermal patch manufacturing is a critical GMP requirement that goes beyond routine equipment cleaning. It is the documented, systematic demonstration that an approved cleaning procedure consistently removes active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) residues — and any other contaminants — to levels that cannot compromise the safety, identity, strength, [...]

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