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TABLETS & CAPSULES Tablets & Capsules (ISSN 1549-9928 print; ISSN 1938-9159 online) is published by CSC Publishing, Inc, 1155 Northland Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55120. w w w . t a b l e t s c a p s u l e s . c o m May 2019 Volume 17 Number 4 In this issue of Tablets & Capsules, industry experts discuss blockchain technology's potential role in help- ing to secure the pharmaceutical supply chain, a packaging equip- ment supplier provides a custom solution for a challenging bottling application, and a CDMO expands its packaging capacity to meet growing demand. Elsewhere in the issue, we learn how to identify and mitigate unwanted particle break- age in bulk handling processes, pre- view the Controlled Release Society's annual meeting, and get an inside look at a popular industry training course. We also discuss containment strategies for highly potent APIs and compare cal- cium phosphate excipients. Finally, the CEO of Civica Rx explains how the company hopes its nonpro t business model will help eliminate shortages and control prices in the generic drug market. PACKAGING Is blockchain the key to protecting the pharmaceutical supply chain? 9 PMMI Custom manifold relieves antacid manufacturer's bottling woes 12 Issue focus: Packaging 14 PCI Pharma expands bottling capacity to meet customer demand 16 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Identifying and mitigating unwanted particle breakage 18 Kerry Johanson Particle size reduction separation & analysis: A survey of what's available 24 Techceuticals offers team training for manufacturing success 26 Karina Basso CRS annual meeting preview 30 Containment strategies and smart monitoring in solid oral dosage production 32 Michael Avraam Powder transfer & containment: A survey of what's available 36 Eye on Excipients 39 Daniel Zakowiecki, Marek Lachmann, and Tobias Hess Back page Cover 3 Martin VanTrieste DEPARTMENTS Research 6 Markets 6 Industry news 7 Industry innovations 44 Calendar 45 Supplier news 46 People news 47 Advertiser index 47 Product update 48