Formulation and Drug Delivery, Solid Dosage

Bringing Together the Benefits of Lipid-Based Formulations and Modified-Release Drug Delivery

December 02, 2017

Modified-release lipid-based formulations in softgel capsules can address physiochemical and pharmacokinetic challenges posed by drug compounds.

Recipharm Reveals Plans to Discontinue Operations in Two Swedish Facilities

November 10, 2017

As part of Recipharm’s ongoing initiative to improve profitability and competitiveness, a decision has been made to end operations in Stockholm and Höganäs.

ODTs Dissolve Drug Administration Challenges

November 02, 2017

Ralph Gosden, head of product development at Catalent’s Swindon, United Kingdom site, explains the opportunities of orally disintegrating tablets as a patient-centric dosage form.

Patient Centricity Takes Center Stage

November 02, 2017

Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly adopting patient-centric formulation development to ensure that drug products adequately meet the needs of end-users in all target patient populations.

Growing Demand for Taste-Masking Technologies

November 02, 2017

Taste masking increases drug acceptability and medication adherence in pediatric, geriatric, and other special patient populations.

Selecting the Appropriate Technology for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement

November 02, 2017

Model-based formulation and technology selection methodologies facilitate rapid product development.

Choosing Capsules: A Primer

October 02, 2017

Capsules offer certain benefits over tablets for oral-solid dosage drugs, and several types of capsules are available.

Is Your Tablet Hard to Swallow? Guidance Addresses Drug Tablet Design

October 02, 2017

EMA and FDA guidance encourages design of drug products to improve patient compliance.

Key Considerations in Capsule Filling

March 02, 2017

Capsule filling is a complex process, and the product to be encapsulated must be well developed to ensure mass uniformity.

Gaining a Pulse on Formulation and Drug Delivery Challenges and Technologies

April 02, 2012

A recent survey examines the industry's views on the chief challenges and technologies in drug delivery and formulation development.