Dosage Forms

Reshaping Dosage Forms

Advancements in personalized medicine and other innovations are transforming the way dosage forms are viewed.

Development of Taste-Masked Oral Dispersible Tablets of Cefpodoxime Proxetil

This study aimed to develop a taste-masked drug resin complex using the ion exchange resin Kyron T-114.

Frontrunners in Bispecific Antibodies

Novel genetic engineering technologies are transforming the design and manufacture of bispecific antibodies, which are emerging as a promising new class of biologics.

Equipment and Processing Report

Optimizing Accuracy in Pinch Valves for Sterile Injectables

June 03, 2016

Preheating pinch valves prevents drift in the volume of liquid dispensed.

Integrating Single-Use Systems in Pharma Manufacturing

June 02, 2016

Industry experts discuss the benefits and challenges of using single-use systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Industry Moves Closer to Continuous Manufacturing

June 02, 2016

With technology advances, continuous manufacturing shows steady progress to more widespread adoption.

Building a Better Self-Injection Solution

June 02, 2016

Experts discuss the key considerations in the development of an autoinjector.

Qualifying Personnel to Visually Inspect Cleaned Equipment Part II: Small vs. Large Group Training

June 02, 2016

This article presents recommendations based on a program that was set up to qualify members of a large, diverse team at one oral solid-dosage-form manufacturing facility.

Juniper Pharma Services Expands Topicals Capacity

June 02, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

The company expanded its topicals capacity with an investment in the Becomix RW30 model homogenizer.

Biosimilars: Making the Switch Comes with Challenges

June 01, 2016

More efforts are needed to raise awareness of biosimilars among physicians and patients in Europe and address scepticisms about the quality and safety of biosimilars.

FDA Releases Guidance on Topical Patches

May 31, 2016

The agency publishes draft guidance on assessing the adhesion of transdermal delivery systems and topical patches.

Removing Troublesome Solubilizing Excipients from Injectables

May 19, 2016

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

A new study in Nature Communications explores how to remove the bulk of the soaps that are added to injectables to make hydrophobic drugs more soluble.

Next Steps for Investment in Continuous Manufacturing Research

May 18, 2016

Equipment and Processing Report

A US government report on advanced manufacturing promotes continuous manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, which has had recent commercial success but faces challenges for widespread adoption.