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HPC – hydroxypropyl cellulose
3D Screen Printing Offers Unprecedented Anticounterfeiting Strategies for Oral Solid Dosage Forms…
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A threat to human health in developed and, in particular, in developing countries, counterfeit medicines represent the largest identified fraud market worldwide. 3D screen printing (3DSP), an additive manufacturing technology that enables large-scale production, offers unique opportunities…
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Trends in amorphous solid dispersion drug products approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Forty-eight (48) drug products (DPs) containing amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the 12-year period between 2012 and 2023. These DPs comprise 36 unique amorphous drugs. Ten (10) therapeutic categories are represented, with…
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Evaluation of binders in twin-screw wet granulation – Optimization of tabletability
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The influence of hydroxypropyl cellulose type (HPC-SSL SFP, HPC-SSL), concentration (2 %, 3.5 %, 5 %) and filler (lactose, calcium hydrogen phosphate (DCP)/microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)) on twin-screw wet granulation and subsequent tableting was studied. The aim was to identify the…
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Pre-Formulation, Formulation and Pilot Scale-Up Studies to Establish the Qualitative and…
The present study aimed to establish the theoretical qualitative and quantitative formula of a nanoparticle-based dietary supplement suitable for menopause therapy by integrating various herbal active ingredients – e.g. diosgenin – into a nano lipid matrix with vegetable oils. NLCs (nanostructured…
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L-HPC – Multifunctional excipient for oral solid dose by Shin-Etsu
L-HPC (low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose NF, JP, EP) was developed by Shin-Etsu and first approved in 1977 as a disintegrant for tablets in Japan. New grades were developed during the last years in order to cover the needs for our customer having best solutions for individual applications.…
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A comprehensive assessment of machine learning algorithms for enhanced characterization and…
Orodispersible films (ODFs) have emerged as innovative pharmaceutical dosage forms, offering patient-specific treatment through adjustable dosing and the combination of diverse active ingredients. This expanding field generates vast datasets, requiring advanced analytical techniques for deeper…
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Modification of microenvironmental pH of nanoparticles for enhanced solubility and oral…
This study aimed to develop a novel pH-modified nanoparticle with improved solubility and oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble celecoxib by modifying the microenvironmental pH. After assessing the impact of hydrophilic polymers, surfactants and alkaline pH modifiers on the drug solubility,…
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Excipient Reactivity and Drug Stability in Formulations
This is about the excipient used for achieving sustained release function undergone chemical reaction with the stabilizing agent used for the drug product leading to product quality failure from the desired dissolution behavior. The generic version of Bupropion HCl SR 150 mg, i.e. sustained (12…
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3D Printing Direct Powder Extrusion in the Production of Drug Delivery Systems: State of the Art and…
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The production of tailored, on-demand drug delivery systems has gained attention in pharmaceutical development over the last few years, thanks to the application of 3D printing technology in the pharmaceutical field. Recently, direct powder extrusion (DPE) has emerged among the…
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Evaluation of Monolayer and Bilayer Buccal Films Containing Metoclopramide
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The objective of this study was to develop buccal film formulations containing metoclopramide hydrochloride monohydrate (MCP) with and without a backing layer and to evaluate their release properties and physiochemical stability. The crystallization of MCP in the polymer matrix was…
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