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.

Taking a Systems Approach to Inhalation Therapy Development

August 01, 2017

Successful development requires coordinating and aligning drug and device design, focusing on a complete drug delivery system that meets patients’ needs.

ICU Medical Recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Particulate Matter

July 31, 2017

Stainless-steel particulates were found in one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL, prompting the recall to the hospital/user level.

Janssen, Bavarian Nordic Partner on Hep B and HIV Vaccines

July 31, 2017

Partnership aims to develop new vaccine regimens against hep B and HIV by combining respective proprietary vaccine technologies.

Corning and Gerresheimer Collaborate on Valor Glass

July 26, 2017

Corning and Gerresheimer have been working together to accelerate innovations for pharmaceutical glass packaging.

Guidance Answers Questions on GDUFA

July 25, 2017

The agency has published a Q&A guidance document related to self-identification of facilities, review of generic drug submissions, and inspections.

Boehringer Ingelheim Expands Fremont Manufacturing Facility with $217 Million Investment

July 24, 2017

Manufacturing capacity will be increased by one third and approximately 300 new high-wage and highly-skilled jobs will be created at the Fremont site.

GE, Oritain Partner on Bovine Serum Traceability

July 24, 2017

GE Healthcare partners with Oritain for an independent test that can confirm the country of origin of fetal bovine serum (FBS), a component of biopharmaceutical production.

BioPhorum Launches Biomanufacturing Technology Roadmap

July 24, 2017

Industry collaboration group releases technology roadmap to address pressure on biopharmaceutical manufacturers to innovate biomanufacturing processes.

Catalent and Rutgers University to Study Pediatric Drug Challenges

July 21, 2017

Catalent Applied Drug Delivery Institute announced a partnership with Rutgers University to examine the challenges of pediatric drug formulation and delivery.

Merck and Pfizer Collaborate with Corning to Modernize Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging

July 21, 2017

A Merck, Pfizer, and Corning collaboration resulted in development of Corning Valor Glass for improved drug storage and delivery and will create US jobs.