Lyophilization in Review 2019

28 Apr 2020 | Publications | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

Summary: In 2019, the U.S. FDA approved a total of 47 lyophilized drug applications submitted by 37 companies. Information on generic drugs was compiled from FDA’s Orange Book database, not including drugs listed with any of the following conditions: discontinued, solution dosage...

2019 LyoHUB Annual Report

07 Jun 2019 | Publications | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

Initial vs. Final Height of Dissolvable Strips - Student and Instructor's Versions

10 Apr 2015 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

This is one of a set of experiments designed for lower level undergraduate courses that incorporates novel thin films for drug delivery. The focus of the experimental set is to introduce pharmaceutical concepts to undergraduates while also incorporating general engineering educational objectives....

Hydroproperties of Dissolvable Strips Lab - Student and Instructor's Versions

10 Apr 2015 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

This is one of a set of experiments designed for lower level undergraduate courses that incorporates novel thin films for drug delivery. The focus of the experimental set is to introduce pharmaceutical concepts to undergraduates while also incorporating general engineering educational objectives....

Creation of Dissolvable Strips Lab - Students and Instructor's Version

19 Aug 2014 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

This is one of a set of experiments designed for lower level undergraduate courses. The focus of the experimental set is to introduce pharmaceutical concepts to undergraduates while also incorporating general engineering educational objectives. This contains both a student version and instructor...

Fluidization of Pharmaceutical Substances - Student and Instructor's Versions

16 Apr 2014 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

This is one of a set of experiments designed for lower level undergraduate courses. The focus of the experimental set is to introduce pharmaceutical concepts to undergraduates while also incorporating general engineering educational objectives. This contains both a student version and instructor...

Tablet Statistical Analysis Lab - Student and Instructor's Version

16 Apr 2014 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

This is one of a set of experiments designed for lower level undergraduate courses. The focus of the experimental set is to introduce pharmaceutical concepts to undergraduates while also incorporating general engineering educational objectives. This contains both a student version and instructor...

Particle and powder technology in pharmaceutical engineering - teaching modules

16 Oct 2012 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

Attached are three files. The v-mixer construction file details how to create a v-mixer teaching module for use in the undergraduate curriculum as a way to enhance student's understanding of applications in pharmaceutical engineering. The particle tech labs and demos file is a slide show that...

Life Cycle Analysis with Application to Consumer Products and Pharmaceuticals

17 Dec 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

This is a three session module on introduction to performing and interpreting a life cycle analysis using consumer product and pharmaceutical manufacturing examples. Session 1 is an overview of the basic concepts of life cycle analysis. This includes the basics of process modeling and an...

Sterilization and Disinfection

13 Feb 2009 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

An ERC SOPS educational module. This powerpoint presentation provides an overview of sterilization and disinfection processes relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing. The definitions, applicable regulatory guidelines and methods are described for a variety of alternative strategies.Piero...

Pharmaceutical Bulk Drug Production

13 Feb 2009 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Carl Wassgren, Avik Sarkar

An ERC educational module. This powerpoint presentation provides an introduction to the essential operations used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The module describes pharmaceutical product life-cycle, variability, testing, and specifications of pharmaceutical ingredients. Unit...