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New polymer-based drug delivery system developed for tuberculosis
The formulation was developed through a single emulsion solvent evaporation technique and offers new delivery approach which could improve patient compliance, the paper stated.
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Delivering long-acting oral treatments
In this interview, Kyle Haraldsen, Chief Technology Officer of Lyndra Therapeutics, explores how the drug delivery landscape is evolving to increase focus on patient centricity and sustainability through development of long-acting, oral-delivery technologies.
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Innovating small molecule injectables: market forecast to 2033
Key trends in the global small molecule injectable drugs market up to 2033 include advancements in technology, drug delivery systems and fast-track approvals of new drug formulations, research predicts.
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Innovative nanocage promises sustainable cancer drug delivery
The unique system offers a targeted approach to deliver cancer drugs to tumours while helping to limit negative side effects.
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Development of novel water-soluble inks for 3D-printed polypills
An “innovative formulation and printing process” utilising 3D-printing could lead to scalable batch production of personalised pharmaceutical tablets, research suggests.
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Addressing drug delivery challenges of emerging drug modalities
The new company will work to develop solutions to overcome issues within new therapeutic modalities, in areas such as formulation, manufacturing and supply chain.
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Intravesical drug delivery system exhibits bladder cancer benefit
The drug delivery system provides local release of erdafitinib and may offer an alternative treatment for eligible bladder cancer patients with limited options.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 includes articles on cell and gene therapy, from supply chain and manufacturing to microbial testing.
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Unlocking innovative hydrogel treatments
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast, Garry Laverty, Sreekanth Pentlavalli and Yuming An, delve into the potential of an innovative ‘hydrogel’ version of the HIV drug zidovudine.
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Analysis of corticosteroid formulations in metered dose inhalers
The spectrophotometric-based method offers rapid and reliable analysis of formoterol and beclomethasone formulations in metered dose inhalers, according to research.
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ebook: Twin-screw extrusion for pharmaceutical applications
This compendium explains how hot-melt extrusion can help overcome common challenges in pharmaceutical development, with guidance on all stages of the HME process from formulation characterization to process design/development, and downstream processing.
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Low dose injectable could aid prenatal depression
Research suggests that for every five mothers given low dose esketamine, one major depressive episode could be prevented.
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Patient centricity for tailor-made healthcare
In this Q&A, EPR talks with health access specialist Dr Michal Davidescu about patient centricity, it’s impact on drug development considerations and why it’s essential to help treat our diverse and evolving global population.
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Semaglutide could provide novel dual benefit in diabetes and kidney disease
The new data suggests Novo Nordisk’s small molecule treatment semaglutide could become the first GLP-1 treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Delivery systems for biologics
Designing systems for delivery of biologics is often a significant challenge during clinical development. Here, Dave Li, Edyta Działo and Anna Baran of KCR Consulting highlight the need for balancing safety, effectiveness, cost and reducing patient discomfort.
