Quality assurance professionals are responsible for developing, monitoring, and overseeing processes that assure control in manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and other life-science industries. Increasingly, the concept referred to as Quality by Design (QbD) is becoming necessary for professionals working in quality assurance. According to the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Journal, Dr. Joseph […]
Biologics are pharmaceuticals made from a biological source. Usually antibodies or other proteins, they are derived from living cells and can treat diabetes, cancers, arthritis, and autoimmune disease. This is one of the fastest-growing segments of the industry, and contrasts with the synthesis of chemicals for traditional drugs. Working with organic materials presents challenges that […]
Drug shortages are among the most pressing issues facing Canada’s healthcare system. Currently, there are nearly 1700 drug shortages in Canada and these shortages can have serious consequences. In many cases, patients are forced to use alternative drugs that may not be as effective. Meanwhile, when no alternative drug is available, they may be forced […]
Professionals in pharmaceutical quality control have a tremendous amount of responsibility on their shoulders. Tasked with monitoring the safety and efficacy of every aspect of the manufacturing and testing processes, they must leave no stone unturned to ensure that the products their employers produce pose no dangers to either their colleagues or the general public. […]
Many consumers rely on cough medicine for relief from various ailments, from asthma to respiratory infections to symptoms of lung disease. The market for these types of medications is valued at over USD$5 billion in the United States alone, making it a huge part of the pharmaceutical industry. There are certain factors and components that […]