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.

Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Granted Emergency Use Approval in UK

December 31, 2020

Administration of the COVID-19 vaccination from Oxford University and AstraZeneca is expected to begin in the UK in early 2021.

Second COVID-19 Vaccine Granted EUA, Ships for Immediate Use

December 21, 2020

Moderna’s mRNA vaccine to prevent COVID-19 disease is granted FDA Emergency Use Authorization and CDC recommendation.

CHMP Gives Positive Opinion for Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

December 21, 2020

A decision by the European Commission on conditional marketing authorization for the European Union’s first COVID-19 vaccine is expected soon.

Helena Offers Polymer Solution to Global Cold Chain Issues for COVID-19 Vaccines, Biologics, and Therapeutics

December 16, 2020

A newly developed polymer, DynaShield, may have the capability to ensure global access for COVID-19 treatment and prevention.

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Moves Closer to EUA

December 11, 2020

Committee recommends Emergency Use Authorization of first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine; FDA approval is pending.

Evonik Supplies Key LNP Technology for Gene-Based Drugs

December 10, 2020

Evonik offers lipid nanoparticles for gene-based drug development and manufacturing.

Kindeva and BOL Pharma to Develop Inhaled Cannabinoid Products

December 08, 2020

A development agreement will study inhaled formulations of cannabinoid-based drug product for central nervous system diseases.

J&J Initiates COVID-19 Vaccine Approvals in Canada and Europe

December 03, 2020

Janssen announces rolling submissions for its COVID-19 vaccine with Health Canada and EMA.

HPAPI Complexity Prompts New Delivery Mechanisms

December 03, 2020

Operator, caregiver, and patient safety are at the forefront when selecting the best options and dosage forms.

BD to Invest $1.2 Billion Over Four Years in Pre-Fillable Syringe Manufacturing Capacity

December 02, 2020

The investment will expand and upgrade manufacturing capacity and technology for pre-fillable syringes and will also includes a new manufacturing facility in Europe.