Onychomycosis affects about 15% of the population. This disease causes physical and psychosocial discomfort to infected patients. Topical treatment (creams, solutions, gels, colloidal carriers, and nail lacquers) is usually the most…

This study investigated the impact of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) viscosity grade, HPMC proportion and particle size fraction on the physical properties of the freeze-dried mannitol-HPMC excipients produced, using multivariate…

Two pharmaceutical polymers with high glass transition temperatures (Tg>100°C), polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer (PVPVA) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS), have been assessed for their impact on the…

This leaflet offers advice about the common ingredients used to make up children’s medicines. These ingredients are called ‘excipients' All forms of medicine contain ingredients as well as the drug – these are called excipients.…

Chinese authorities pointed out a new roadmap on the  quality of pharmaceutical excipients. The representatives of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia have talk about that last September 18th, during a workshop organised by Edqm. In the last…

Pharmaceutical excipients are an important part of any formulation and still we do not know enough about them. We therefore aim to improve the general knowledge on pharmaceutical excipients and have launched "Excipient Basics" on…

Direct compression is not only a topic in continuous manufacturing but in pharmaceutical production in general.  In direct compression the physical characteristics of the excipients have a major impact on the processes ability of the…

This document is the Annex to the European Commission guideline on Excipients in the labelling and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use. It contains the information which should appear in the package leaflet for the…

Modified- or sustained-release matrices are designed to release a drug slowly over an extended period of time. Formulations must be robust to ensure drug release over time and avoid dose-dumping. Lipid-based matrices are water-insoluble and…

The first online Poster Award is ready for voting! Check all the posters and give your votes to choose the winners! Access all posters here Which is the best of these posters with respect to attention attraction, coherent structure,…