
The technique of continuous coating has undergone great change since it was introduced to the pharmaceutical industry more than a decade ago, and its benefits have multiplied.
Ruey-ching (Richard) Hwang, PhD, is a senior director of pharmaceutical sciences at Pfizer and a member of Pharmaceutical Technology’s editorial advisory board.

The technique of continuous coating has undergone great change since it was introduced to the pharmaceutical industry more than a decade ago, and its benefits have multiplied.

Using formulations containing various types of lactose and dibasic calcium phosphate, the authors investigated the effects of lubricant level, lubrication time, and compression speed on tablet weight, hardness, and friability.

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