Good distribution practice (GDP) standards are a set of guidelines that wholesale distributors of pharmaceuticals must meet to ensure that medicine quality and integrity are maintained throughout the supply chain. …

Pharmacy compounding is the licensed practice of mixing, combining or altering the ingredients of a drug to tailor the medication to the individual needs of a patient. This practice is…

3D Pharmaceuticals Printing is the process of creating solid objects using a 3D printing machine, raw base materials, and a digital file. The process is positioned to transform the production process…

Desiccated thyroid, also referred to as thyroid powder or thyroid extract, is dried thyroid gland that has been processed and converted to a powdered form for medical use. Commonly created from…

Cannabidiol (CBD) powder is isolated CBD derived from the cannabis plant. Converted to a powder form, it can be taken orally, used in cooking, or included in cosmetic preparations. Cannabidiol is…

Mannan is a generic name for a linear polymer of linked mannose residues or a polysaccharide moiety of glycoproteins, and also refers to the polysaccharide cell wall found in yeasts. Mannan…

Physostigmine salicylate (physostigmine) is a carbamate ester and an indole alkaloid that acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to enhance the transmission of acetylcholine signals in the brain by crossing the…

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme used to facilitate the uptake and absorption of other substances when injected into the body. Primary uses of hyaluronidase injections include:Treatment of dehydration when used with…

Sirolimus (or rapamycin) is a macrolide compound used primarily to prevent organ rejection during transplants, treat lymphangioleiomyomatosis (a rare lung disease), and coat coronary stents. Sirolimus’ primary immunosuppressive mechanism of action…

Ketamine is a pharmaceutical that is primarily used to start and maintain anesthesia by producing a trance-like state. Other uses of ketamine treatment include pain relief, sedation and amnesia. At lower…

Products in the healthcare consumer space are subject to stringent quality controls through various standards that include Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API). Good Manufacturing Practice…

Uridine is a non-essential nutrient that is present in every organism. It is an essential component of ribonucleic acid (RNA) - the messenger molecule that delivers instruction to DNA, enabling…