Newsletter | September 25, 2026

09.25.26 -- Dr. Heidi Overton And The FDA: An Outsourcing Perspective

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The 3 Cs You Should Expect From Your Pharma Services Provider

We share important factors to consider when weighing your contract service provider options. These “Three Cs” can indicate whether a service provider has the capabilities desired by a drug sponsor.

 

Mitigating Powder Flow And Static Issues

See how incorporating small amounts of mesoporous silica during micronization can significantly enhance powder flow, thereby making subsequent blending and formulation more efficient.

 

A Powerful Non-Destructive Tool For Tablet Characterization

Discover how X-ray micro-CT provides vital, non-destructive analysis of a tablet’s internal 3D physical structure. This structural insight is essential for troubleshooting defects and confirming performance.

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Dr. Heidi Overton And The FDA: An Outsourcing Perspective

There’s something sadly predictable about negative media reaction to a woman whose professional accomplishments ought to command attention before anything else, writes Chief Editor Louis Garguilo. "But what interests others heading into the Heidi Overton nomination process for FDA Commissioner is whether she can guide the FDA to help us get medicines developed, manufactured, and approved. So what kind of FDA does the outsourcing supply chain need?" 

 

AI Fills The Decision-Making Gaps In Process Analytical Technology

When combined, artificial intelligence and PAT help move beyond reactive quality testing to proactive and anticipatory process management.

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3D Screen Printing: Breakthrough Solutions For Patient-Centric Therapies

Explore 3D screen printing’s potential to revolutionize pharmaceutical manufacturing with scalable, customizable, multi-drug tablets and precise, patient-centric drug release profiles.

 

The Proposal Bottleneck: Why Timelines Slip And How To Prevent It

Proposal delays often start with missing information. Learn what CDMOs need to build accurate timelines, improve planning, and minimize costly scope changes.

 

Amorphous Solids: Implications For Solubility And Stability

Amorphous solids can enhance drug solubility and bioavailability but introduce stability risks, making careful characterization and control essential for successful pharmaceutical manufacturing.

 

Is My Molecule Suitable For An Orally Disintegrating Tablet?

Innovations in drug delivery formats are enabling more patient-centric treatments and helping to boost patient compliance. Learn about the advances being developed to expand ODT technology.

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OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPABILITIES UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capabilities. See for yourself why this virtual event has become a wildly popular resource to identify options for your development and manufacturing needs.

 

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