Sterility, Sterilisation and Sterility Assurance for Pharmaceuticals (2 ed)
Technology, Validation and Current Regulations

By (author) Tim Sandle

ISBN13: 9780443364365

Imprint: Woodhead Publishing

Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Format: Hardback

Published: 01/08/2025

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Description
Sterility, Sterilisation and Sterility Assurance for Pharmaceuticals: Technology, Validation and Current Regulations, Second Edition is an in-depth guide to the world of pharmaceutical sterilization. This new edition has been updated to reflect the latest standards and regulations, ensuring alignment with current practices. It explores emerging methods and techniques, complemented by new case studies that provide practical examples. Readers will gain comprehensive knowledge about sterilization’s critical role in healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing, highlighting the importance of controlling microbial challenges to ensure product safety and patient well-being. The book discusses sterility, sterilization methods such as gamma radiation, e-beam, dry heat, steam, gas, vapor, filtration, and new techniques like X-ray sterilization, liquid-phase sterilization, ultraviolet light, supercritical gases, and sterilization assurance governance. It covers biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including aseptic filling, container and packaging design, and cleanroom environments. This edition is essential for professionals in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and medical device manufacturing, providing the knowledge needed to comply with current standards and regulations.
1. Sterility, sterilization and microorganisms 2. Pyrogenicity bacterial endotoxin 3. Bioburden control 4. Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 5. Gamma radiation 6. Electron beam processing 7. X-ray sterilization 8. Dry heat sterilisation 9. Steam sterilisation 10. Gaseous sterilisation 11. Hydrogen peroxide vapour biodecontamination 12. Liquid-phase sterilization 13. Sterilisation by filtration 14. Other methods of sterilisation 15. Ultraviolet light 16. Supercritical gases 17. Depyrogenation and endotoxin 18. Cleanrooms, isolators and cleanroom technology 19. Aseptic processing filling 20. Aseptic process simulations (media simulation trials) 21. Cleaning disinfection of sterile processing facilities 22. Biological indicators 23. The Sterility Test 24. Investigating sterility test failures 25. Container closure integrity 26. Good distribution practices 27. Auditing sterilization processes facilities 28. Sterility assurance governance
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy / dispensing
  • Quality Assurance (QA) & Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Production & quality control management
  • Professional & Vocational
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List Price: £195.00