Volume 3, Issue 1



Tabletting Tips


There are many factors to consider when manufacturing pharmaceutical tablets. Here’s help on how to choose the correct production method and tips on the impact that some common excipients can have on the final formulation.


Prafull K. Shiromani, Ph.D



Taxane APIs: Natural, Synthetic or Both?


When it comes to manufacturing paclitaxel and docetaxel active pharmaceutical ingredients, access to both natural and synthetic routes creates the strongest supply position.


Paul Metz



API Update


Overcapacity, pricing pressures and continued threats from competition in India and China impact the active pharmaceutical industry. But several suppliers insist that new strategies will help them compete in this increasingly complex market.


Tom Branna



A Big Year Ahead For API Regulations


Last year was a notable one for API regulatory guidelines, as the measures passed in 2005 are sure to have a major impact on the market this year.


Ambrose Stafford