
Powdered self-emulsified dosage forms provide an attractive alternative to filled-capsule preparations, but the selection of a proper excipient is crucial.
Mansoor A. Kahn, RPh, PhD, is a professor of pharmaceutical sciences and the director of the graduate program at Texas Tech University HSC School of Pharmacy, 1300 Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79106, tel. 806.356.4000 ext. 285, fax 806.256.4034.

Powdered self-emulsified dosage forms provide an attractive alternative to filled-capsule preparations, but the selection of a proper excipient is crucial.

Insulin is one of the most popular proteins to be studied for oral delivery. The authors review the current status of the development strategies of insulin drug delivery systems, the various challenges associated with these systems, and how these challenges may be overcome.

Published: October 2nd 2001 | Updated: