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.

Catalent Extends Spray Drying Capabilities in Europe

July 16, 2019

An agreement with Sanofi gives Catalent access to commercial spray drying facility in Haverhill, UK.

Selecting a Solid Approach

July 02, 2019

Several trends are driving change in oral solid‑dosage forms and giving rise to the requirement of ‘fit-for-purpose’ excipients.

Macleods Issues Recall Due to NMBA Impurities

July 01, 2019

More than 30 lots of losartan drug products have been recalled due to contaminated API manufactured by Hetero Labs.

Catalent Biologics Acquires Vaccine Manufacturing Facilities

July 01, 2019

Novavax will sell two Maryland-based vaccine development and manufacturing facilities for Catalent’s expanding gene therapy footprint.

Lonza Expands HPAPI Capacity

June 17, 2019

Two additional production lines expand Lonza’s HPAPI capacity at Visp, Switzerland facility.

Tergus Pharma Plans Commercial Manufacturing Facility

June 07, 2019

Tergus Pharma announced a partnership with Great Point Partners and construction of a new commercial manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

European Private Equity Group Acquires UK Pharma Generics Firm

June 06, 2019

European midmarket private equity group, Duke Street, has agreed to acquire Kent Pharmaceuticals and Athlone Laboratories from DCC Vital.

Hovione Technology Develops Blister-Based Inhaler

June 02, 2019

A simple, one-part DPI aims to make inhalation drug treatment more accessible and affordable.

Enabling Technologies Advance Poorly Soluble Highly Potent APIs

June 02, 2019

Excipients and new processing techniques can make a real difference in the development of highly potent therapies.

Putting Drug Delivery into Patients’ Hands

June 02, 2019

Wearable and smart devices allow user-friendly subcutaneous drug delivery.