Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for processing of an original batch of documents in which any document of the original batch that fails to comply with the predefined specification is identified to be a non-compliant document. At least one non-compliant batch is then formed that contains the non-compliant documents. The non-compliant batch is distinct from at least one compliant batch that contains any documents that do comply with the predefined specification. At least one of the non-compliant and compliant batches advantageously includes a plurality of documents. The complaint batch(es) may then be forwarded for further processing without awaiting rework of the non-complaint documents included in the non-compliant batch(es).

Abstract: Acid-sensitive antibiotic esters for oral administration to livestock are stabilized by incorporation in premix formulations comprising a carrier, a base, a protective coating, and optionally a sealant film.

Abstract: A sustained release, reservoir-type subcutaneous implant device for the sustained administration to a subject of a biologically active compound comprises:an effective amount of a biologically active compound;an amount of a solid hydrophilic polymer sufficient to cause swelling of the device by osmotic pressure after implantation;an effective amount of a solubilizing agent; anda sufficient amount of a non-porous rate-controlling membrane which completely encapsulates said biologically active compound, wherein said rate-controlling membrane is permeable to said biologically active compound, but is impermeable to said solubilizing agent. This device is particularly advantageous for the administration of growth promoting compounds to livestock.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula:R'--CH.sub.2 --S--Awherein:R' is hydrogen, alkyl, --COOH or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, --alkylene--COOH or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, --alkylene-SO.sub.2 H or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, --alkylene-SO.sub.3 H or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or --alkylene CH.sub.2 OH; andA is the acyl moiety of a pharmaceutically acceptable carboxylic acid, said acid having antiinflammatory properties;are gastrointestinal tract sparing drugs for antiinflammatory pharmaceuticals.