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Model accurately predicts cyclodextrin formulation stability
The model determines cyclodextrin complex stability constants as a function of pH and temperature, helping to optimise formulations using cyclodextrin.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2021
In this in-depth focus experts describe the development of an effervescent multivitamin formulation stable enough for direct compression tableting and how packaging could benefit big pharma.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2021
Discover how to plan for post‑market clinical follow-up compliance under the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and formulate live biotherapeutic products to enhance their effects in this in-depth focus.
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Stabiliser-free PLGA nanoparticle formulation shows promise for drug delivery
Scientists have developed a stabiliser-free, non-toxic poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticle formulation for use in drug and vaccine delivery.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 5 2021
Articles in this issue discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in pharma, how packaging can improve big pharma's bottom line and why innovation has been vital to saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in this journal, 10 key considerations when creating an ATMP manufacturing facility and how to…
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Excipient knowledgebase to optimise the formulation and dosing of drugs
Researchers have compiled a repository of clinical and in vitro data for excipients to enable their potential to interact with drugs to be modelled.
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FDA sets up Novel Excipient Review Pilot Program
Manufacturers can submit their novel excipients for FDA review under the voluntary Novel Excipient Review Pilot Program.
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Application note: Methods in protein/peptide discovery and development
This application notes offers method optimisation tips for purification, concentration and formulation of proteins and peptides.
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HIV treatment evolution: drug development to meet the modern needs of patients
In this article, European Pharmaceutical Review’s Hannah Balfour explores some of big pharma’s latest developments in HIV treatment, with commentary from ViiV Healthcare’s Head of Research and Development, Kimberly Smith.
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Application note: USP <643> TOC limit changes
This application note addresses the TOC limit changes in USP for packaged water. The new limits account for varying container volumes.
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Application note: Improving solubility: Stabilising the amorphous state
With 16 reactors at 1mL, The Crystal16 enables scientists to determine solubility curves, assess dispersion stability and critical solution temperatures.
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Paediatric medicines: just a spoonful of sugar?
Here, Dave Elder discusses the ever increasing importance of child-friendly medications and the specific challenges associated with their development.
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Improvements in skin and nail drug delivery using nano formulations
It might be easy to dismiss non-life-threatening diseases of the skin or nail as trivial, but their impact on physical and mental wellbeing can be significant. Such diseases are obvious targets for topical treatments, but the lack of effective formulations means patients are often faced with the prospect of oral…
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Achieving sustainable innovation with value-added medicines
The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted drug repurposing as a key strategy to support traditional novel chemical entity development; yet repurposing is just one example of how off-patent molecules can be further developed to provide patients with more treatment options. Here, Arun Narayan, Chairman of the Value Added Medicines Sector Group at…
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2021
Featured in this in-depth focus: why improving dosing accuracy with infusion pumps requires users to have a better understanding of the equipment and how nanomedicines could be instrumental in improving skin and nail diseases.