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.

Research Firm Predicts Negative Impact of Biosimilars

June 12, 2014

A new report from GlobalData states that biosimilars will overtake the market share after 2019.

GSK Announces Vaccine Price Freeze in Support of GAVI Alliance

May 27, 2014

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

GSK reports 5-year vaccine price freeze for countries graduating from GAVI Alliance.

Continuous Solid-Dosage Manufacturing Moves Forward

May 21, 2014

Equipment and Processing Report

Progress in equipment availability, process analytical technology, and advanced process control aids ongoing development of continuous solid-dosage manufacturing processes.

Novasep Commissions Plant Extension for Highly Potent APIs

May 15, 2014

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

New manufacturing capacity at the Le Mans, France facility is being used to scale up antibody drug conjugates.

Continuous Bioprocessing Challenges

May 15, 2014

What challenges do biopharmaceutical manufacturers face when deciding to move from a fed batch process to a continuous process?

Determining Cross-Contamination Risks in Multiproduct Biopharmaceutical Facilities

May 15, 2014

A global contract manufacturer of biologics discusses the increasing impact of health-based exposure limits in assessing cross-contamination risks.

Using Modular Systems in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

May 15, 2014

What is a modular system and how are modular systems being used in the biopharmaceutical industry? Pär

Single-Use Technology in Parenteral Fill/Finish

May 15, 2014

Application of single-use technology in a parenteral facility for syringe filling.

Continuous Manufacturing in Solid-Dosage Drug Production, an Interview with Doug Hausner, C-SOPS

May 14, 2014

An interview with Doug Hausner, C-SOPS, about continuous manufacturing

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Biosimilarity

May 14, 2014

Draft guidance addresses the use of clinical pharmacology studies to determine biosimilarity of biologics.