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The Effect of Formulation, Process, and Method Variables on the Reconstitution Time in Dual Chamber Syringes

Tobias Werk, Imke S. Ludwig, Hanns-Christian Mahler, Joerg Luemkemann, Joerg Huwyler and Mathias Hafner
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology November 2016, 70 (6) 508-522; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2015.006387
Tobias Werk
1Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland;
2Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Basel, Switzerland;
3Institute for Medical Technology, Heidelberg University and Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Mannheim, Germany; and
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Imke S. Ludwig
2Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Basel, Switzerland;
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Hanns-Christian Mahler
4current address: Lonza AG, Drug Product Services, Basel, Switzerland
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Joerg Luemkemann
2Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Basel, Switzerland;
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Joerg Huwyler
1Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland;
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Mathias Hafner
3Institute for Medical Technology, Heidelberg University and Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Mannheim, Germany; and
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PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Nov 2016, 70 (6) 508-522; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2015.006387
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