TY - JOUR T1 - Gamma Processing Technology: An Alternative Technology for Terminal Sterilization of Parenterals JF - PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology JO - PDA J Pharm Sci Technol SP - 83 LP - 89 VL - 49 IS - 2 AU - Brian D. Reid Y1 - 1995/03/01 UR - http://journal.pda.org/content/49/2/83.abstract N2 - This paper will outline the advantages of utilizing gamma radiation as a means for terminally sterilizing parenterals and other pharmaceutical products. The factors which must be evaluated in order to qualify a product for radiation sterilization will be detailed. It will also compare the characteristics of this method with other technologies currently available. The highest SAL can be achieved by combining a knowledge of the microbial quality of the raw materials, and the manufacturing environment with a formulation designed to promote the most radiation stable form of the product. ER -