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.

CPhI Report Predicts A Transformative Year for Japan in 2018

January 25, 2018

Growth is expected for the generic drugs and biosimilars sectors, driven by cost pressures on healthcare systems.

Hospitals Launch Their Own Generic Drug Company

January 19, 2018

Frustrated with chronic shortages and high costs, hospitals form their own generic drug company.

GAO Report Calls for FDA to Publicly Announce Guidance on Nonbiological Complex Drugs

January 16, 2018

The US Government Accountability Office released a report stating that FDA should make its plans to release guidance regarding nonbiological complex drugs public.

Eisai Completes Construction of OSD Production Facility in China

January 11, 2018

The company completed its oral solid dose production facility in Suzhou, China.

FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Gives Update on Saline and Amino Acid Shortages

January 05, 2018

FDA Commissioner Gottlieb expects that the saline and amino acid drug shortages from Puerto Rican manufacturing facilities will improve in the early part of 2018.

GeoVax and Vaxeal to Collaborate on Cancer Immunotherapy Program

January 04, 2018

The companies will collaborate on the development of vaccines to expand GeoVax’s cancer immunotherapy program.

FDA Releases ANDA Submission Guidance

January 03, 2018

The agency published draft guidance on good practices for submitting abbreviated new drug applications.

Elucidating Parenteral Packaging Requirements for Future Drugs

January 02, 2018

The development of new packaging solutions that are fit for drugs of the future requires close collaboration between the pharmaceutical manufacturer and its packaging suppliers and machine vendors.

In-Line Force Analysis During Vial Filling

January 02, 2018

Measurements by a drone-based online pressure monitoring system help identify weak points in the filling line, enabling the process to be optimized.

Glass or Plastic—A Question of Use

January 02, 2018

Glass and plastic are well established primary packaging materials for the pharmaceutical industry but they both have their advantages and disadvantages.