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.

Ensuring the Biological Integrity of Raw Materials

May 15, 2017

A multi-pronged approach to raw materials testing can help mitigate the risk of future contamination events.

Single-Use Bioreactors Have Reached the Big Time

May 15, 2017

The decision to use disposable bioreactors is now driven by commercial rather than technological considerations.

Cost Considerations Drive Lean Technology in Biomanufacturing

May 15, 2017

Manufacturing for originator molecules is restricted by regulations, but drug makers can exploit newer technologies for the manufacture of biosimilars.

Bosch Introduces Continuous OSD Manufacturing Platform

May 09, 2017

Bosch’s Xelum platform is designed for continuous production of oral solid-dosage forms.

WHO Launches Biosimilar Pilot Program

May 05, 2017

The program aims to make biosimilars for the treatment of cancer more widely available in middle- and low-income countries.

EMA Promotes Understanding and Use of Biosimilars

May 05, 2017

EMA and the European Commission released a biosimilars information guide for health professionals during the EC’s biosimilars conference.

US Prescription Drug Spending to Hit $610 billion in 2021, according to Quintiles/IMS

May 05, 2017

Forecasts were lowered, Reuters reported, due to reduced drug approvals and increased competitive pressures.

Optimizing Yields on Modern Tablet Presses

May 02, 2017

Learn how to prevent common causes of product loss.

Robots Package Parenteral Products

May 02, 2017

Robotic fill/finish systems reduce human intervention, improve flexibility, and allow more gentle handling of containers.

Catalysis, Flow Chemistry Impact API Manufacturing

May 02, 2017

Advances in chemical synthesis are enabling greener, more cost-efficient processes for API manufacturing.