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New stable nanoemulsions could change drug delivery
Researchers have developed a method of creating stable nanoemulsions which could be used in new drug delivery processes.
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Product hub: Capsugel® ZephyrTM – dry-powder inhalation capsule portfolio
Given patient convenience and compatibility with a range of formulations and doses, capsule based dry-powder inhalation (DPI) technology is becoming the preferred DPI drug delivery platform for respiratory and systemic applications.
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Scientific poster: The use of EMDEX® in a lactose-free reformulation of cetirizine tablets
Spray-dried lactose is widely used as a filler and binder in the pharmaceutical industry, but many adults are not able to digest lactose. Therefore, it is indispensable to provide alternatives to lactose-containing drugs in order to make them suitable for lactose intolerant patients.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2019
This in-depth focus looks into industrial workflow processes and also how nature can provide inspiration for drug delivery.
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Expecting the unexpected in drug formulations
The increasing complexity of formulations and active biological products raises new challenges for pre-filled syringe development. James Mellman, Device Manager at Novartis, speaks to Nikki Withers about the challenges of selecting the right primary packaging for injectable formulations and how he has learnt to expect the unexpected.
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Study reveals the risk inactive ingredients pose
Researchers have found that many pharmaceutical products contain inactive ingredients which can be dangerous to patients.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 3 2019
In this issue we explore reasons behind critical key drug shortages in the EU, whether viability methods effectively detect all viable organisms and how companies can future-proof their digital technologies ahead of Brexit. Also included are articles on higher order protein structure, FMD compliance and Raman spectroscopy.
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Whitepaper: Good as gold: Capsugel®, Vcaps® Plus capsules
Comparative human in-vivo study of an immediate release tablet over-encapsulated by gelatin and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose capsules –impact of dissolution rate on bioequivalence.
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Whitepaper: Influence of different lubricants on tabletting characteristics and dissolution behaviour
Lubricants have a far more wide-reaching impact on the characteristics of the finished tablet than merely easing their means of production. A study was carried out to investigate precisely what those effects were.
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Whitepaper: VIVAPUR® MCG – a powerful stabiliser for nasal sprays
JRS Pharma present VIVAPUR MCG and outline the benefits of its formulation for application in nasal sprays.
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The role of an integrated LIMS solution on supporting data integrity in current cGMP environments
14 May 2019 | By Abbott Informatics
Understand the role of data integrity in current good manufacturing practice for drugs as required in 21 CFR parts 210, 211, and 212.
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Tuberculosis: fighting the disease with a single vial
Vaccinations have begun in a phase I human clinical trial testing a freeze-dried, temperature-stable formulation of an experimental tuberculosis vaccine candidate. Nikki Withers speaks to Dr Daniel Hoft and Christopher Fox about the formulation process and what this means for vaccine development going forward.
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Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
From starting materials through to finished product testing, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing’s 34 facilities in 17 countries deliver a comprehensive scope of harmonised GMP testing services and seamless regulatory acceptance.
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New digital filter aims to improve chemical measurements
A filter has been designed to create more exact measurements early in the drug development stage and help move a drug to clinical trials faster.
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Formulation In-Depth Focus 2019
As today’s scientists continue to identify new biopharmaceutical products with potential to treat a wide array of diseases, formulation remains the determining factor in their success. But what is involved in these increasingly complex formulation processes and how do they impact the packaging and delivery systems?
