Small Molecule Pharmaceuticals: Still Crucial in an Evolving Industry
A small molecule is defined as one that has a molecular weight of less than 900 daltons. In the area of pharmaceuticals, the term is used to mean molecules that bind to certain biological macromolecules and can play a role in regulating a particular biological process. The upper size limit of 900 daltons has to…
Contract Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing: How to Select a CMO
The global market for pharmaceuticals continues to grow at a rapid rate. The QuintilesIMS Institute estimates that total spending on medications will reach $1.5 trillion in 2021. The U.S. is expected to account for the largest portion of the growth. Two factors are driving industry expansion. The first is population growth, which is expected to…
Strategic Planning Considerations in Pharmaceuticals Plant Design
According to statistics portal Statista, which reports on studies and statistics from nearly 23,000 sources, the U.S. market for pharmaceuticals is the most important national market in the world. In fact, six of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies are in the U.S. It is estimated that consumers in our country spend a total of…