Establishing a New Performance Standard for HPMC Capsules

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Pharmaceutical TechnologyPharmaceutical Technology-03-15-2016
Volume 2016 eBook
Issue 1
Pages: s20-s21

Matt Richardson of Capsugel and Michael Morgen of Bend Research, discuss improvements and results that have been seen in the second generation of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) materials.

As alternatives to gelatin capsules are sought, plant-based alternatives are being improved to address variability issues. Matt Richardson of Capsugel and Michael Morgen of Bend Research, discuss improvements and results that have been seen in the second generation of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) materials. 

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