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.

Aurobindo Pharma USA Recalls One Lot of Gabapentin Capsules

November 26, 2014

Aurobindo Pharma USA issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Northstar Label Gabapentin Capsules, USP 300 mg, due to complaints of empty capsules.

Merck Enters into Licensing Agreement with NewLink for Investigational Ebola Vaccine

November 25, 2014

Merck announced an agreement with NewLink Genetics to acquire exclusive rights to its experimental Ebola vaccine, rVSV-EBOV, for $50 million.

IMS: Global Spending on Medicines to Rise 30% by 2018

November 24, 2014

Approximately 40% of total global growth will come from specialty medications, according to a new report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics.

GSK Australia Invests in Aseptic Filling

November 21, 2014

GSK Australia's Boronia site will install next-generation blow-fill-seal machinery for aseptic filling.

FDA Requests Comments on Generic Drug Submission Criteria

November 20, 2014

FDA opens public docket on proposed criteria for “first generic” ANDAs.

Seven Steps to Solving Tabletting and Tooling Problems---Step 4: Measure

November 20, 2014

Over the last three weeks, we have been looking at each step and the benefit of adopting the process. This week, we look at Step 4, Measure.

GPhA Issues Statement on Generic Drug Costs

November 20, 2014

Ralph G. Neas, president and CEO of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, requests that Congress get involved in the support of a more competitive drug market.

Eliminating Tablet Spots and Specks

November 19, 2014

Equipment and Processing Report

Although the source of spots and specks on tablets is sometimes difficult to identify, following good maintenance and manufacturing practices can help solve or even prevent the problem.

FDA Practices Discourage Biologic Market Competition, Says PCMA White Paper

November 19, 2014

A new report from The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association alleges that FDA hinders competition in the pharmaceutical industry and influences how a drug's price is calculated.

Pfizer and Merck KGaA Announce Strategic Alliance

November 17, 2014

Pfizer will pay $850 million upfront and as much as $2 billion later in a deal to jointly develop one of Merck?s cancer drugs.