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Compliance to convenience: understanding the latest innovations in capsule formulation

Pharmaceutical Technology

They also offer enhanced bioavailability, exact dosing and an extended shelf life. Fixed-dose combination (FDC) systems aim to increase patient compliance in therapies involving two or more active drugs. Softgel capsules, containing a liquid, paste or emulsion active ingredient, are trusted and favoured by many patients.

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The Composition and Value of a Portfolio Analysis

Camargo

Clinical pharmacology may also involve comparative bioavailability analyses, which are generally required for drug formulation bridging studies, to demonstrate bioequivalence. These are put in place to ensure product quality in compliance with FDA requirements. Biowaiver Eligibility.

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The New Frontier in Drug Development: Understanding Biologics and Small Molecules

Cloudbyz

Administration and Dosage: Due to their nature, biologics are often administered via injection or infusion, which can affect patient compliance and convenience. Oral Bioavailability: Developing small molecules that are effectively absorbed when administered orally, while also being stable in the digestive system, can be complex.

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Advancing from Research to Development: What Can Go Wrong?

Camargo

Drug product formulation should be as simple as possible, but carefully executed to account for the characteristics of the intended administration route and dosing regimen and to facilitate successful manufacturing, storage, shipping, and compliance in the clinic and eventually on the market. Species Selection. Case report format and design.

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A winning combination: The benefits of micronization and containment in a single installation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Many small and mid-cap companies lack the expertise for regulatory compliance and high containment facilities and thus seek to outsource NMEs (New Molecular Entities) requiring special handling. A number of high-impact milling methods, including ball, hammer, pin, and disc mills, have been adopted to meet this need.