Advancements in personalized medicine and other innovations are transforming the way dosage forms are viewed.

Reshaping Dosage Forms

This study aimed to develop a taste-masked drug resin complex using the ion exchange resin Kyron T-114.

Development of Taste-Masked Oral Dispersible Tablets of Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Novel genetic engineering technologies are transforming the design and manufacture of bispecific antibodies, which are emerging as a promising new class of biologics.

Frontrunners in Bispecific Antibodies

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Alex Bunting is marketing manager at I Holland

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Improving operator skills using flexible, online training benefits pharmaceutical tableting operations.

E-Learning Helps Boost Production Efficiency

Felicity Thomas is Associate Editorial Director of Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, BioPharm International.

A complete understanding of primary packaging physicochemical properties is necessary in the formulation and development of biologics.

Formulation and Development Considerations for Biologics

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, Karima Yadi from Becton Dickinson & Co. will present the challenges of using, and necessity for, shorter needles and integrated systems with high viscosity drugs, such as biologics, to improve the patient experience at CPhI Worldwide.

Improving the Patient Experience with High Viscosity/High Volume Drugs

Jennifer Markarian is manufacturing reporter for Pharmaceutical Technology.

Optima Packaging explains its approach to process design. 

Using Simulation to Optimize Fill/Finish Equipment

Sean Riley, senior director, media and industry communications, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Automated fill/finish and inspection equipment displayed at the 2019 Healthcare Packaging Expo improves quality and efficiency.

Automation on Display at Healthcare Packaging Expo

AstraZeneca received approval from FDA for Fasenra Pen, a pre-fillled auto-injector pen that allows for self-administration of its asthma biologic therapy, Fasenra (benralizumab).

FDA Approves AstraZeneca Asthma Drug in Auto-Injector Pen

CPI, the University of Strathclyde, GSK, and AstraZeneca Collaborate on a continuous direct compression digital twin for pharmaceutical formulation optimization. 

UK Collaboration Uses a Direct Compression Digital Twin to Speed OSD Formulation

Cynthia A. Challener is a contributing editor to Pharmaceutical Technology.

Limited guidance and numerous challenges create confusion about the scope and timing of stability testing for drugs in development.

Stability Testing for Small-Molecule Clinical Trial Materials

Lipid-based formulations provide a versatile solution to bioavailability issues, but a multi-disciplinary approach is needed to overcome limitations with poorly soluble compounds.


Overcoming Bioavailability ‘Roadblocks’ with LBDDS

As the development pipeline becomes more saturated with complex molecules and patient experience becomes more important, developers are looking to outsourcing partners to provide more specialized expertise and solutions.