Pharmaceutical Technology Europe-01-01-2009

Pharmaceutical Technology Europe

The four colours of biotechnologyy

January 01, 2009

Spotlight

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The biotechnology sector is occasionally described as a rainbow, with each sub sector having its own colour. But what do the different colours of biotechnology have to offer the pharmaceutical industry?

Application-related properties of a new fast dispersible excipient

January 01, 2009

Formulation

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A new excipient for orally disintegrating tablets not only imparts superior tablet characteristics, but has the added advantage of allowing users to maintain full control over their formulations, manufacturing processes and intellectual property.

New beginnings

January 01, 2009

Viewpoint

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A new year, all things being equal, is a time of looking to the future with positive intent and traditional bonhomie. At the very least, it suggests new beginnings. As we enter 2009, however, the world is moving into a major recession and things are far from equal.

Hot-melt extrusion: an emerging drug delivery technology

January 01, 2009

Drug Delivery

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Hot-melt extrusion offers many advantages compared with conventional solid dosage form manufacturing, and has consequently received considerable attention from both the pharmaceutical industry and academia as a novel drug delivery technology. The possibility of forming solid dispersions with improved bioavailability renders hot-melt extrusion an excellent alternative to other conventionally employed techniques.