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Creating a vital medication takes a huge commitment of time and money. Pharmaceutical companies must ensure a safe, effective drug supply for patients. Primary packaging components are an integral part of any drug product. Selecting the wrong primary packaging components can jeopardize success. Fluoropolymers have found utility in numerous commercial applications in primary packaging components. One is barrier films for elastomer components as a part of drug product storage/delivery systems. Based upon high density and hydrophobicity, fluoropolymers can retard both movement of leachable from elastomer into drug product and interaction of drug product with elastomer. This presentation focuses on use of Fluoropolymer barrier film for elastomer stoppers and plungers. Considering the resultant lower risk, stoppers and plungers with fluoropolymer barrier film should be a strong consideration for emerging advanced injectable products, especially those with accelerated development timelines.

Vikrant Vijay Chadawar

Vikrant Vijay Chadawar

SR. Technical Account Specialist - TCS

Industrial experience having more than 15 years in pharmaceutical industries. Worked in leading Indian Pharmaceutical firms such as IPCA laboratories and in Glenmark Generic NDDS division in various capacities in the formulation development for developing wide dosage forms, documentation, regulatory, technology transfer and product launch. Prior to west, Vikrant was working as a Manager - Technical service and applications for the south Asia region at Lubrizol Advanced Materials. Received Gold Medal for securing highest marks in B. Pharm Final Year from M/s. Ajanta Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Excellence performance award from Wockhardt Pharma Ltd. More than 15 paper and poster publications on various national and international platforms such as IPA, APTI and CRS international forums. He also holds US patent in pharmaceutical excipient domain. Currently working as Sr. technical account specialist- TCS and responsible for providing technical assistance to west products, process, service portfolio and support multiple accounts and business teams. Education: Received Gold Medal for securing highest marks in B. Pharm Final Year, Master of Pharmacy, MBA