Formulation and Drug Delivery, Specialty Dosage Forms

Optimizing Particle Engineering Methods for Inhalation Drug Products

April 02, 2018

Particle engineering using jet milling or spray drying can be used to obtain appropriate particle characteristics for inhalation drug products.

Testing Hard-Shell Capsules for Dry Powder Inhalers

March 19, 2018

Puncture and aerosolization tests measure the effectiveness of hard-shell capsules used in dry powder inhalers (DPIs) for inhaled drug products.

Formulating Topical Products Containing Live Microorganisms as the Active Ingredient

March 02, 2018

Case studies compare efficacy testing of preservatives for topical formulations with probiotic actives.

Dry Particle Coating—A Unique Solution for Pharmaceutical Formulation

March 02, 2018

Aston Particle Technologies has developed a technology that produces functionalized particles in a one-step, environmentally friendly process.

Ophthalmic Drug-Delivery Device Improves Patient Experience

December 04, 2017

Aero Pump’s preservative-free Multidose Eye Dropper System with SideActuationDevice received the CPhI Pharma Award for Excellence in Pharma: Packaging.

Advances in Transdermal Patch Drug Delivery and Measurement

December 02, 2017

Medherant has developed an improved instrument for testing drug release from transdermal patches.

New Study Challenges Current Theories on Skin Delivery of Macromolecules

November 10, 2017

The authors of the study believe it could have significant implications for the discovery of new dermatological products for major diseases such as psoriasis.

Vetter and Microdermics Form Pact to Develop Innovative Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems

May 31, 2017

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Microdermics will focus on product development and clinical activities of new drug delivery methods, while Vetter’s primary role will be in the fill and finish aspect.

Alternative Routes for Delivering Macromolecules

May 02, 2017

Transdermal and inhaled/nasal delivery provide alternative routes of administration for macromolecules.

Nemera Joins European Project to Develop Inhaled Nanoparticles for Heart Disease

April 12, 2017

The project will foster the translation of nanomedicine applications for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.