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Nanoparticle Formulation: A Paradigm Shift towards Novel Drug Delivery

Roots Analysis

Owing to their unique size and physicochemical properties ( surface roughness, surface area, surface energy, crystal structure and shape ), nanoparticles can be widely used as a contrasting agent in medical imaging, a vesicle to cross the blood-brain barrier and a carrier for targeted delivery of genes / drugs, proteins, vaccines and antibiotics.

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Scilex buys rights to acute migraine treatment Elyxyb in Canada and the US

Pharmaceutical Technology

Elyxyb is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for acute migraine treatment in adult patients with or without aura. It is formulated using a self-micro-emulsifying drug delivery system that improves the drug’s bioavailability and solubility.

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Pharmanovia taps Nanoform to improve bioavailability of ‘iconic branded medicine’

Outsourcing Pharma

The pharmaceutical company has forged a partnership with the nanotechnology specialist to use nanoparticle tech and formulation to advance its products.

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Vevye: A New Cyclosporine Solution for Dry Eye Disease

XTalks

Novaliq, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in ocular therapeutics, recently announced that their product Vevye (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1 percent received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat dry eye disease. As a water-free product, it does not have an associated pH value or osmolarity.

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The Power of Lipids: Enhancing Drug Delivery with Nanoparticles

Roots Analysis

Over the last decade, one of the major challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies across the globe is low drug solubility. In fact, it has been observed that around 40% of the pharmaceutical drugs approved by regulatory organizations exhibit poor bioavailability / solubility.

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Oral Protein / Peptide-based Drugs: Addressing Key Unmet Needs Across Disease Indications

Roots Analysis

One of the key objectives behind the aforementioned developments is to overcome issues related to high costs associated with the design and production of such pharmacological interventions. Over 40 oral drug delivery technologies have been designed so far. Over 40 oral drug delivery technologies have been designed so far.

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Nanoparticles: Emerging Stars for Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Over the last decade, one of the major challenges faced by pharmaceutical players across the globe is low drug solubility. In fact, it has been observed that around 40% of the pharmaceutical products approved by regulatory organizations exhibit poor bioavailability / solubility. Nanoparticles Contract Manufacturing. Web: [link].