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.

Nondestructive Leak Detection Equipment Minimizes Operator Input

July 09, 2015

Sepha's VisionScan Max can leak-test full production batches of blister packs.

Teva Launches First Generic Axert Tablets in the US

July 09, 2015

Teva has launched the generic version of almotriptan malate (Axert), 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg, in the United States.

Volkmann Opens Laboratory to Test Vacuum Conveying of Powders

July 07, 2015

Vacuum-conveying conditions for powders and other free-flowing solid forms can be simulated in Volkmann's new laboratory.

Shifting the Focus from Testing to Manufacturing

July 07, 2015

A study now underway on vaccine manufacturing examines the effects of focusing on consistency during manufacturing, instead of post-production testing.

FDA Acts on Unapproved Ear Drop Products

July 07, 2015

FDA orders unapproved prescription ear drop products with active ingredients removed from the market.

Biogen Plans Biologics Manufacturing Facility in Switzerland

July 06, 2015

Biogen plans to build a biologics manufacturing plant in northwest Switzerland using next-generation technologies to create efficiency and sustainability.

Ensuring Correct Tablet Count

July 02, 2015

Electronic pharmaceutical tablet counters meet demands for accuracy, flexibility, speed, compact size, easy cleanability, and quick changeover.

LED Light Source Maximizes Convenience

July 02, 2015

Anton Paar’s MCP polarimeters are now designed with a new LED light source and optional integrated air pump to clean and dry sample cells.

Beyond the Blink: Using In-Situ Gelling to Optimize Opthalmic Drug Delivery

July 02, 2015

Delivery systems that allow drugs to be administered as liquids, but to form gel within the eye, promise to improve efficacy and patient compliance.

Lonza Announces Agreement with Alexion

July 02, 2015

The addition of a new manufacturing line at Lonza’s Portsmouth, NH site enables Alexion to add dedicated product supply for 10 years.