Pharmaceutical Production : An Engineering Guide

by Bill Bennett

Written by a IChemE Working Party, made up of industrial experts, this guide aims to give a complete overview of pharmaceutical engineering. It provides authoritative guidance for newcomers to the industry, as well as being a comprehensive reference guide for more experienced personnel. Chapters in the book focus on engineering stages of pharmaceutical production (primary and secondary manufacture), GMP, as well as looking at the design of Quality Control Laboratories, process development facilities and pilot plants as these all play a role in ensuring medicines are of an appropriate quality. IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members. Some of the areas we publish in -Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety series -Consultancy for chemical engineers -Project management in the process industries -Contract management in the process industries - International Forms Of Contract series -Communication skills for engineers

450 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2003