Granulation is one of the most important unit operations in the production
of pharmaceutical oral dosage forms. However, there are many different
technologies each having different strengths and weaknesses. Most companies
choose which one to use simply based on their own experience. This article
introduces different processes, compares them objectively and offers unbiased
advice on the merits of each system. It then looks at the implications of
selection on two different applications.
by Dr. Harald Stahl
Senior pharmaceutical technologist
at
GEA Pharma Systems
Mauchener Strasse 14,
D-79379 Müllheim,
Germany
Tel. +49 7631 701 614
Fax +49 7631 701 669
harald.stahl@geapharmasy
stems.com
This technical article was first publish in the journal Pharmaceutical
Technology Europe in November 2004, if you like to read the complete article
online please follow the link
or download the attached file.