WHO Technical Report

Phases of a Technology Transfer Project in Pharmaceutical Industry

Phases of a Technology Transfer Project in Pharmaceutical Industry

The technology transfer project plan can be divided into four different phases. These include: Phase I: Project initiation During the initiation phase of the project, a unit normally identifies the need for the technology transfer. This may be due to a lack of capacity, a transfer from development to commercial ... Read More
Guidelines on Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products | Part II

Guidelines on Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products | Part II

Packaging may be defined as the collection of different components (e.g. bottle, vial, closure, cap, ampoule, blister) which surround the pharmaceutical product from the time of production until its use. The aspects of packaging to be considered include: Packaging materials include printed material employed in the packaging of a pharmaceutical ... Read More
Guidelines on Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products | Part I

Guidelines on Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products | Part I

All medicinal products need to be protected and “consequently need to be packaged in containers that conform to prescribed standards, particularly with respect to the exclusion of moisture and light and the prevention of leaching of extractable substances into the contents and of chemical interaction with the contents. The complexity ... Read More