DPT Laboratories expands aseptic capabilities in Lakewood, NJ
DPT Laboratories, a US-based pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation, is expanding the aseptic manufacturing and development capabilities at its Centre of Excellence for Sterile & Specialist Products in Lakewood, New Jersey.
DPT’s new sterile centre will focus on aseptic production of sterile dosage forms to include small-volume parenterals, ophthalmic preparations, preservative-free nasal sprays and sterile ointments.
The firm has invested more than US$30m to enhance the 175,000ft² centre. Additional features include new water for injection, clean steam and HVAC systems, as well as a microbiology laboratory. This micro lab provides in-house microbiology testing services such as environmental monitoring, sterility testing using isolation technology, and endotoxin testing. The centre is also equipped with pharmaceutical cleanroom assets that include Class A filling suites, Class B and C support suites and Class D component preparation areas.
“Not only did we invest in the facility, but we also hired the right individuals who are experts in this field,” said Gene Ciolfi, DPT’s general manager for sterile and specialist products.
DPT’s Centre of Excellence for Research & Development in San Antonio will work with staff in the new centre to provide pre-formulation and formulation development activities as well as analytical development services and technology transfers. DPT has more than 1,000 employees, including more than 100 scientists and engineers.
“The industry is ready for a service provider who is focused on providing solutions for clinical, small-lot, and large scale sterile manufacturing needs,” said JJ Feik, director of marketing and corporate development for DPT. “I believe with our combined reputation for expertise, quality, service and regulatory compliance, we are a logical choice for contract sterile manufacturing and development services.”
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