Generic drugs play an important role in Canada’s pharmaceutical industry. They also play an essential role in the health and wellbeing of many Canadians, who are able to receive relief and treatment for their medical conditions without paying the higher costs associated with name-brand drugs. Recently, Health Canada has proposed certain amendments to the Food […]
Rare diseases are those that affect no more than one person in 2000 over the course of their lifetime. Although each individual rare disease affects a relatively small number of people, there are over 7000 known rare diseases today, with dozens more discovered each year, and when taken as a whole, they affect one in […]
High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is frequently used in the health and food industries for such things as pharmaceutical research, analyzing the nutritional benefits of various foods, and enforcing food safety standards. However, HPLC is used in many other industries as well—some of which may come as a surprise. From helping solve crimes to catching doping […]
In the pharmaceutical industry, small samples of drugs or other materials are routinely tested to help ensure that they are safe and consistent. To determine how these sample batches of pharmaceutical products are tested, drug makers and health regulators develop and implement what are called sampling plans. During your pharmaceutical quality assurance training, you will […]
The pharmaceutical manufacturing process must be predictable and repeatable in order to ensure a working product and reduce the risk of defects, which means that consistency and reproducibility are two core components of pharmaceutical technology. Granulation is the process of producing granules or fine grains by creating bonds between collected particles, and it represents a […]
Studying regulatory affairs is a great way to get started in a career in the pharmaceutical industry, including as a regulatory affairs associate, technical writer, or documentation specialist. However, when researching the different regulatory affairs programs available, you may have trouble distinguishing which programs offer a high-quality education. Fortunately, there are a couple signs you […]
A career in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) offers a chance to get involved in the creation of innovative and potentially life-saving drugs and treatments. By studying R&D pharmaceutical courses, you could find yourself on this exciting and lucrative career path. However, you may be wondering whether or not you’re actually the right fit for […]
Sustainability is an important issue and one that the pharmaceutical industry is taking seriously. For pharmaceutical manufacturers, sustainability presents significant challenges. For example, pharmaceutical manufacturing tends to consume a lot of energy and produce quite a bit of waste. At the same time, because the pharmaceutical industry is tightly regulated, manufacturers must make sure that […]
In the pharmaceutical industry, quality assurance (QA) is essential for ensuring that pharmaceutical products are manufactured to a safe and consistent standard. QA is a very broad field that refers to any aspect that may affect a drug’s quality during its research, development, manufacturing, and sales phases. QA professionals are responsible for instituting a range […]
While there are many paths you can take to advance your career in the pharmaceutical industry, pursuing a diploma is one of the best options that can help you on the road to success. Making the decision to continue your education isn’t always an easy choice, as postsecondary studies require you to commit time, money, […]