Pharmaceutical Isolators

Pharmaceutical Isolators is an indispensable guide to the design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, use and monitoring of pharmaceutical isolators. The current validation protocols are explained and the book includes some useful technical appendices.

Written through the combined technical expertise of the Isolator Working Party, this new title will assist both experienced and new users to understand and manage this technology. The book will also be a useful reference source for auditors, inspectors and all those involved in standard setting and monitoring.

1. Isolator Applications
2. Design
3. Transfer Devices
4. Access Devices
5. Siting of Isolators and Clothing Regimes
6. Cleaning, Decontamination & Disinfection
7. Physical Monitoring
8. Leak Testing
9. Microbiological Monitoring
10. Validation
11. Standards and Guidelines
12. Definiton of Terms

A1. 'Handling Cytotoxic Drugs in Isolators in NHS Pharmacies.' HSE/MCA Guidance
A2. Training
A3. Stainless Steel for Isolators
A4. HEPA Filtration Mechanisms, MPPS and Typical Particle Sizes
A5. Calculations to Estimate the Size of a Leak That Can Be Detected Using DOP
A6. Activated Carbon Filters
A7. Useful Tables

01-Mar-05, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
'The text is written in a clear and concise manner and desired information is readily accessible.'
Linda Felton, University of Mexico, College of Pharmacy, Mexico