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.

AbbVie Amends its Citizen Petition to FDA

August 17, 2015

The company adds a few new arguments-as well as new stakeholder support-to its Citizen Petition on biosimilar naming.

Excipient Selection for Protein Stabilization

August 15, 2015

The complex task of stabilizing proteins is made more challenging due to the limited number of approved excipients.

WuXi PharmaTech and TruTag Technologies Complete Successful Testing of On-Dose Authentication Solution

August 13, 2015

WuXi PharmaTech and TruTag Technologies successfully applied and detected TruTag's edible microtags on solid-dosage drug products and found no effect on dissolution.

CMC Biologics to Manufacture mAbs for the Treatment of Malaria

August 13, 2015

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

CMC Biologics will manufacture monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and provide process development services for the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative.

Self-Contained Laboratory Homogenizer Prepares Injectable Drugs

August 11, 2015

GEA's self-contained homogenizer is designed for laboratory applications, including cell dispersions.

Regulators Call for the Revision of Part B Reimbursement Rules for Biosimilars

August 11, 2015

The Biosimilars Forum, along with numerous House members, advocated for the use of unique J-codes for biosimilars in a recent letter to CMS.

Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services Completes Successful Sterile Inspection

August 10, 2015

The company’s Scotland-based facility has successfully completed a scheduled inspection by the UK’s MHRA; there were no critical or major observations noted.

Flexion Collaborates with Patheon to Manufacture Osteoarthritis Treatment

August 07, 2015

Flexion will have a dedicated manufacturing suite at Patheon's Swindon, England facility for Flexion's osteoarthritis steroid drug product.

Black Specks in Tablet Stability Samples

August 06, 2015

A study of root cause in stability samples suggests the need for tighter control of the sodium lauryl sulfate manufacturing processes.

Amneal Purchases Manufacturing Site in Ireland

August 05, 2015

US generics manufacturer Amneal acquires a former J&J plant in Ireland.