Formulation and Drug Delivery

Pandemic Vaccine Facility Dedicated in Texas

September 19, 2014

Texas A&M dedicates national pandemic influenza vaccine manufacturing facility.

Need for Particle Engineering Increases

September 17, 2014

Equipment and Processing Report

Micronization and other processes are used to obtain optimal particle characteristics for pulmonary and oral solid-dosage delivery.

Generic Pharmaceutical Association Reports Record Cost Savings

September 16, 2014

A GPhA report says generic drugs saved the US health system $239 billion in 2013.

Molecular Profiles Expands Capsule Capability

September 15, 2014

Molecular Profiles has expanded its capsule filling capability following significant investment into new equipment at its clinical manufacturing site in the United Kingdom.

FDA Approves Phase 1 Clinical Trials for NewLink Genetics' Ebola Vaccine

September 05, 2014

FDA gives NewLink Genetics approval to proceed to Phase 1 clinical studies of Ebola vaccine.

Survey Reveals Widespread Prevalence of Difficulties in Swallowing Tablets

September 03, 2014

Conventional tablets may no longer be the go-to solution.

Minimizing Variation in Vial Withdrawal Practice

September 02, 2014

Innovations in drug delivery such as needle-free transfer devices and vial adapters can provide consistency when transferring liquid for reconstitution of lyophilized drug products.

Fit for the Lung?

September 02, 2014

Advances in engineered particles and the subsequent reduction in the API mass required to achieve a therapeutic dose can lead to a reduction in side effects.

Exploring Newly Introduced Methods for Testing MDIs with Add-On Devices

September 02, 2014

The role of add-on devices and how they affect drug delivery with a pressurized metered dose inhaler.

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

FDA Strategies Designed to Speed Generic Drug Approvals

September 01, 2014

A surge in generic drug applications is testing FDA?s ability to reduce the backlog of ANDAs.