Formulation and Drug Delivery

FDA Issues Guidance on Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Vaccines

October 07, 2020

The guidance provides recommendations for data and information needed to support an EUA for COVID-19 vaccines.

Evonik Launches New Oral Drug Delivery Technology

October 06, 2020

Eudratec Fasteric is an oral drug delivery technology that offers enteric protection after rapid, homogeneous release for targeting the upper small intestine.

First Participant Dosed in CureVac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial

October 06, 2020

The study, entitled CV-NCOV-002, is being held in Peru and Panama and has enrolled 690 participants, including older adults ages 61 and above, and younger participants 18 to 60 years old.

Unique Molecules Push Formulation Boundaries

October 03, 2020

More complex and challenging compounds require a more tailored approach to formulation strategies.

Masking Taste: A Key Attribute to Success

October 03, 2020

Taste-masking can be of significant importance in ensuring success of a drug product, particularly those targeted to pediatric or geriatric populations.

Factoring Stability in the Biologic Drug Mix

October 03, 2020

Excipients must be carefully chosen to ensure optimum protection for vaccines and live biotherapeutic products.

Fighting the (Dis)Information Pandemic

October 02, 2020

Misleading messages contribute to eroding trust in public health agencies.

FDA Approves GSK’s New Drug for Rare Blood Disorders

October 01, 2020

The approval of Nucala (mepolizumab) for treating hypereosinophilic syndrome represents the first drug approved for this group of rare blood disorders in nearly 14 years.

Serum Institute of India, Gavi, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Pledge Another 100 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to India and LMICs

October 01, 2020

The Serum Institute of India will receive upfront capital to expand manufacturing capacity, pending vaccine approval, to ensure distribution.

CRB Completes Facility Construction for GRAM COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing

October 01, 2020

The 60,000-ft2 facility was built using CRB’s ONEsolution project delivery method and was designed to expand GRAM’s large-scale fill/finish capacity.