Formulation and Drug Delivery

Micromotors Deliver Oral Vaccines

February 07, 2019

Researchers used magnesium particles as tiny motors to deliver an oral vaccine against the bacterial pathogen Staphylococcus aureus.

EMA Approves Two Biosimilars and Two Generic Drugs

February 06, 2019

The agency recommended six medicines for approval at its January 2019 meeting, including treatments for lung cancer, HIV-1, and autoimmune disorders.

USP’s Generics Access Plan to Encourage Competition

February 06, 2019

The US Pharmacopeial Convention’s new plan will include new and revised quality standards and activities to support the development of new generic drugs.

Process Development Best Practices for Topical Drug Products

February 02, 2019

Using a QbD approach in the development and formulation of topical products will enable the drug developer to provide a robust control strategy for manufacturing.

Advances in Engineering of Protein-Based APIs

February 02, 2019

New platform technologies, advanced modeling tools, and addressing patient needs are important developments.

A User-Friendly Approach to Developing an Extended-Release Product

February 02, 2019

The challenge of achieving sustained delivery of an active ingredient or nutrient can be achieved with extended-release formulations.

As Drug Spending Slows, Investment Must Pick Up

February 02, 2019

Biosimilars, pricing strategies, and technology will influence growth in spending on drugs.

Roundup of European Biosimilars Approved in 2018

February 02, 2019

The market for biosimilars in Europe remains consistently robust, with 16 new biosimilars approved in 2018.

Analysis of Sub-Visible Particles

February 02, 2019

Novel analytical methods may help biologics manufacturers respond to stricter regulations on particulate matter.

Pharmapack Report Forecasts a Rise in Innovation from Smaller Companies

February 01, 2019

Pharmapack Europe event organizers have released a report titled, ‘European drug delivery and packaging’ that forecasts an increase in innovation from smaller European companies.