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Pushing the Boundaries: Overcoming Formulation and Manufacturing Challenges in Today's Pharmaceutical Development Landscape
Author(s)Austin Px
As molecules grow more complex, drug developers in the pharma landscape face an increasing number of challenges in formulation, manufacturability, and sustainability. Fortunately, novel formulation strategies and technologies are reshaping drug development, from overcoming oral solid dose (OSD) challenges to advancing bioavailability and redefining traditional drug-likeness criteria.
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