NOVEL ORAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS88

Issue No #88 July 9th, 2018

Inside the magazine

Oramed Pharmaceuticals Highlights Potential Suitability of its Platform Technology for COVID-19 Vaccine

Oramed Pharmaceuticals Highlights Potential Suitability of its Platform Technology for COVID-19 Vaccine

In a letter to shareholders issued as an update relating to COVID-19, Oramed Pharmaceuticals has highlighted the suitability of its platform technology for protein-based vaccines, including potentially a vaccine against COVID-19, and the potential for partnerships for such a project.

PREVENTION NOT CURE: AVOIDING A EUROPEAN PRESCRIPTION OPIOID EPIDEMIC

Dr Damon C Smith

PREVENTION NOT CURE: AVOIDING A EUROPEAN PRESCRIPTION OPIOID EPIDEMIC

Damon Smith, Richard Dart and Christopher Hirst discuss the causes and possible solutions to the prescription opioid epidemic, as well as whether or not Europe is likely to face a similar fate.

HIGH SHEAR COATING: A VERSATILE TASTE-MASKING PROCESS

HIGH SHEAR COATING: A VERSATILE TASTE-MASKING PROCESS

Cécile Morin and Yvonne Rosiaux discuss taste-masking, covering the advantages of Precirol^® ATO 5 and how Gattefossé’s high shear coating process presents an appealing alternative to standard fluid bed techniques.

ORAL FILMS – A MULTI-FACETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND DOSAGE FORM

ORAL FILMS – A MULTI-FACETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND DOSAGE FORM

Oral films are a relative newcomer to the drug delivery space, though one with considerable potential. Rob Davidson and Jessica Rousset give an overview of this dosage form, from formulation through manufacturing to future outlook.

ORAL DRUG RECONSTITUTION: MAKING IT EASY AND ACCURATE VIA PACKAGING INNOVATION

Bormioli Pharma

ORAL DRUG RECONSTITUTION: MAKING IT EASY AND ACCURATE VIA PACKAGING INNOVATION

Anna Malori discusses the oft overlooked challenges and difficulties of standard packaging systems for oral medications requiring reconstitution before use.

THE SCIENCE OF SOLUBILITY AND THE SUCCESS OF AMORPHOUS SOLID DISPERSIONS

THE SCIENCE OF SOLUBILITY AND THE SUCCESS OF AMORPHOUS SOLID DISPERSIONS

Rashmi Nair discusses the persistent challenge presented by poorly soluble drug formulations in oral drug delivery. Furthermore, she goes on to highlight the promise shown by amorphous solid dispersions, despite the difficulties they present.

EXCIPIENT INNOVATION REQUIRES CLOSE COLLABORATION

Dr Michael Baumann

EXCIPIENT INNOVATION REQUIRES CLOSE COLLABORATION

Michael Baumann discusses the need for novel excipients in new drug development, the regulatory difficulties inherent to developing novel excipients and methods of innovation using current compendial excipients.