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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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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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Temperature stable microneedle patch successfully delivers DNA COVID-19 vaccine
A microneedle patch, which can be stored for >30 days at room temperature, safely delivered a DNA-based COVID-19 vaccine in mice.
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Could amphibian foam be the future of topical drug delivery?
According to researchers, amphibian foam from the nests of the túngara frog could revolutionise topical, vaginal and rectal drug delivery.
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3D printing – current pharmaceutical applications and future directions
3D printing has the potential to revolutionise the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry; however, few 3D-printed products have been approved since the first in 2015. In this article, EPR’s Hannah Balfour explores the technologies currently being evaluated for use in the 3D printing of pharmaceuticals, and the work of key market players…
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NMR spectroscopy to enhance biologic drug delivery and stability
Review shows nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has the potential to enhance biologic drug formulation, optimising delivery and bioavailability.
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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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A Raman spectroscopy technique to reliably analyse hydrogels
Scientists show how a combined time-resolved Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy can be applied to provide reliable drug diffusion data for drug-hydrogel combinations.
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FTIR, NIR and Raman – advantages and disadvantages for protein characterisation
Here, EPR summarises a review of some of the benefits and disadvantages for spectroscopic techniques used to characterise the structure of therapeutic proteins in solid dosage forms.
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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.
