Press Releases
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PDA’s Bob Dana to Retire; Craig Elliott to Lead PDA Education starting in 2016
Bethesda, Md., November 18, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) has announced a change in leadership for its education programs. -
103 Vendors Displaying Solutions at 2015 PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes Conference
Bethesda, Md., October 27, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is once again hosting its Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices conference in Europe. The November 3-4 event takes place in the Austria Center Vienna. This year, 103 vendors will be on hand to display their products and solutions for pharmaceutical companies looking to offer their products in these devices, which are rapidly becoming standard for injectable products. -
PDA Presents Largest Exhibit of Commercial Inspection Hardware at ’15 Visual Inspection Forum
Bethesda, Md., October 22, 2015 – In addition to the leading forum for visual inspection of parenteral products, the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is proud to offer the largest exhibition of commercial visual inspection hardware at the 2015 Visual Inspection Forum in Bethesda, Md., October 26-27. -
PDA’s Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology Celebrates 10 Years
Bethesda, Md., October 14, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Annual Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology. This annual event brings together microbiologists throughout the industry and regulatory bodies to discuss the latest trends in microbial testing, sterilization technology, and other topics of interest to this scientific community. -
PDA Presents its Perspective on the US FDA Quality Metrics Draft Guidance at Public Meeting
Bethesda, Md., August 24, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) today presented its perspective on the U.S. FDA’s draft Request for Quality Metrics Guidance for Industry at a public meeting at FDA’s White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Md. -
PDA and PIC/S Offer ICH Q7 Training in Hyderbad and Ahmedabad India
Bethesda, Md., July 27, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is teaming up with the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) to conduct training for pharmaceutical professionals in Hyderbad and Ahmedabad India on the International Conference on Harmonisation quality guideline Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. -
Parenteral Drug Association Education approved by N.J. Engineering Board as CPC Provider
Bethesda, Md. June 29, 2015 - The Parenteral Drug Association is pleased to announce that the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has approved PDA Education as a provider of courses to professional engineers for continuing professional competency (CPC) credits. -
PDA Technical Report No. 69: Bioburden and Biofilm Management in Pharmaceutical Operations
Bethesda, Md., June 10, 2015 – Manufacturers of sterile drug products devote significant resources on programs to control microbial contamination in their products/processes. Bioburden and biofilm management is a significant aspect of microbial control strategies. Persistent bioburden and biofilm problems have been directly linked to several recalls and plant shutdowns. -
PDA Announces Support for the Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference
Bethesda, Md., May 28, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) proudly announces that it will be a supporting organization of the Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization in 2016. -
U.S. FDA Deputy Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to give 2015 PDA/FDA Jt. Regulatory Conf. Keynote Talk
Bethesda, Md., May 14, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) today is pleased to announce that Robert Califf, MD, U.S. FDA Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Medical Products and Tobacco will deliver the keynote address at the 2015 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, September 28-30, Washington, DC. -
PDA Education Adds Equipment to Training and Research Institute, Releases Information Video
Bethesda, Md., April 2, 2015 – PDA Education, part of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), announces the installation of new equipment in the Training and Research Institute (TRI) in Bethesda. -
Media Advisory/Press Conference
A press conference to provide updates on PDA’s Manufacturing Science ProgramSM, Aseptic Processing Points to Consider and other activities in 2015 -
PDA Announces Open Access of Technical Report No. 68: Risk-Based Approach for Prevention and Management of Drug Shortages
Bethesda, Md., February 18, 2015 – The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) today announced that it is releasing Technical Report No. 68: Risk-Based Approach for Prevention and Management of Drug Shortages (TR-68) to the public for free in an effort to reduce potential drug shortages caused by manufacturing quality issues. -
Industry Partnership Offers Event Attendees Unparalleled Learning, Networking and Technology Opportunities
NEW YORK, NY, BETHESDA, MD; January 20, 2015 – International Pharmaceutical Expo (INTERPHEX), the premier pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical event dedicated to innovation, technology and knowledge, and its premier sponsor, Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), the leading global provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community, have partnered to bring to those involved in bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing unrivaled exposure to education, networking and technology.