Particle Sciences and IES Engineers cooperate on high potency compound handling
Particle Sciences (PSI), an integrated provider of drug development services, has expanded its High Potency Compound (HPC) handling capabilities through an agreement with IES Engineers.
Particle Sciences (PSI), an integrated provider of drug development services, has expanded its High Potency Compound (HPC) handling capabilities through an agreement with IES Engineers.
Under the arrangement, IES Engineers will evaluate incoming materials and place them into exposure control bands, which specify the safe procedures around their handling and processing. IES will also be involved in specific design and implementation of HPC related procedures.
PSI, headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US, says it will benefit from the experience and capabilities of a leader in potent compound safety.
According to George Petroka, director of BioPharma/EHS Services at IES Engineers, this is the standard approach adopted by big Pharma for working with HPCs, but is not as common outside this group, demonstrating PSI's dedication to working with HPCs and providing innovative HPC services.
"By using IES Engineers in this capacity, PSI is assuring clients of industry-leading practices and careful review of procedures," said Petroka. "It would be very difficult for a mid-sized company to acquire the level of expertise we can provide."
Robert Lee, PSI's vice president of pharmaceutical development, added: "Our core areas are nano-based systems and difficult to formulate APIs both in semisolids and combination products. Obviously, a great number of these products are HPCs such as oncology agents and various hormone preparations. Expanding this capability only makes sense as we look for better ways to serve our clients."
PSI focuses on emulsions, gels, particulates and drug/device combination products with additional specialised capabilities in topical and mucosal drug delivery. Through a full range of formulation, analytic and manufacturing services, the company provides pharmaceutical companies with a complete development process.
IES Engineers, headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, US, is a fully integrated engineering and environmental, health and safety consultancy firm. It provides technical services to the bio/pharmaceutical, healthcare and specialist chemical industries.