Development

Editor of Pharmaceutical Technology Europe

Articles

Investing in formulation strategies earlier on in development will maximize the chance of success.

The Earlier the Better for Formulation Strategies

Alternative drug delivery approaches are promising, but due to their complexity, they need to be sufficiently justified.

Taking an Alternative Approach to Drug Delivery

Cynthia A. Challener is a contributing editor to Pharmaceutical Technology.

SEDDS and SMEDDS improve solubility and permeability while expanding efficacy and applicability.

Lipids for Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems

Reformulation strategies are useful tools for more than just stretching out the potential return on investment for a product.

Considering Bio/Pharma Reformulation Strategies

Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture have reported positive results from the Phase IIb study, evaluating a new non-artemisinin combination to treat uncomplicated malaria in children.

Novartis and MMV Report Positive Results for Next-Generation Antimalarial Therapy

Jennifer Markarian is manufacturing editor of Pharmaceutical Technology.

EFSA’s evaluation of risk in food products raises implications for drug product formulations. 

Considering Titanium Dioxide Regulatory Changes

Moderna announced a collaboration to develop a new mRNA therapeutic for Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type 1 at no cost to patients.

Moderna and ILCM Announce Collaboration to Develop mRNA Therapeutic for CN-1

Consistency, robustness, and understanding of the API and controlled-release excipients are essential for successful drug dosing.

On Time Delivery: Challenges of Controlled-Release Formulations

The intranasal route of administration is showing clinical promise, particularly for COVID-19, but there are multiple hurdles to overcome to ensure successful formulation.

Getting a Nose for Vaccines

Sunday Ndiana-Abasi is an intern pharmacist at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development in the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development in Nigeria.

Marlene Ekpo is a youth corp pharmacist and research assistant at the Centre for Nanomedicine and Biophysical Drug Delivery, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, and a postgraduate student at the School of International Education, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Martins O. Emeje, martinsemeje@yahoo.com, is a professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development and director of the Centre for Nanomedicine and Biophysical Drug Delivery, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development.

The potential for okra gum as a polymer candidate for new oral drug formulations was evaluated.