excipients

Low aqueous solubility of drug candidates is an ongoing challenge and pharmaceutical manufacturers pay close attention to amorphization (AMORP) technology to improve the solubility of drugs that dissolve poorly. Amorphous drug typically exhibits much higher apparent solubility than their crystalline…
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Abstract Twin-screw wet granulation is an emerging continuous manufacturing technology for solid oral dosage forms. This technology has been successfully employed for the commercial manufacture of immediate-released tablets. However, the higher polymer content in extended-release (ER) formulations…
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The major component of ingredients in pharmaceutical products in terms of volume is not the active ingredient itself, it is the excipient. Excipients assist in the administration of an ‘active’ substance that typically may not be easily administered or absorbed by the patient. Mineral Salts as…
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Abstract Amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) is a well-established strategy for enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. A significant portion of ASD products are in tablet form. However, the influence of common polymers and drug loading on the manufacturability of ASD…
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See the new book, edited by Mine Orlu, Fang Liu Provides a better understanding on the EMA reflection paper on pharmaceutical development for older patients Details reasons for applying advanced pharmaceutical technologies for the benefit of the ageing population Discusses Advanced…
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Abstract Medical practitioners commonly use oral and parenteral dosage forms to administer drugs to patients. However, these forms have certain drawbacks, particularly concerning patients’ comfort and compliance. Transdermal drug delivery presents a promising solution to address these issues.…
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From the 24th to the 26th of October 2023, the CPHI was held in Barcelona for 3 days of collaboration and innovation on the pharmaceutical market. During Lactalis Ingredients Pharma’s first participation to the event, the Marketing and Sales teams got to know further the clients and their…
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ABSTRACT Budesonide is a corticosteroid regularly used in oral formulations to treat various inflammatory diseases in the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Budesonide has also been formulated to be effective against immunoglobulin A (IgA)-related nephropathy.…
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See the new book, edited by Michael A. Repka, Nigel Langley Covers regulatory and manufacturing aspects of 3D printing in drug development Particular focus on hot melt extrusion and extruded filaments suitable for optimizing 3D printing Thorough short text and guide for use on the…
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Freeze drying is a commonly used method for preserving probiotic bacteria and live biotherapeutic products. Before drying, the bacterial cells are formulated with a lyoprotectant, and the design of these two process steps are crucial to achieve a high-quality product. There are several factors that…
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