Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8562

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Publication type: Journal Article

Wheeler V.
MSD unveils first computer controlled drug plant
Drug Cosmet Ind 1977 Dec; 121:48-50

Abstract:

Merck, Sharp and Dohme Prescription Drug Division’s new large scale computer controlled facility in Elkton, Virginia is described. The first facility of its kind in the U.S., it features computer control of all steps of the tablet manufacturing process, an aqueous tablet film coating procedure, and automated movement of all materials through this procedure.