Oral suspensions are pharmaceutical formulations in which solid particles of active ingredients are dispersed in a liquid vehicle. These suspensions are commonly used for administering medications to patients who have difficulty swallowing solid dosage forms, such as tablets or capsules, or for those who require customized dosages. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding and formulating oral suspensions ..read more

Topical drug delivery has long been a significant route of treatment for various ailments. Ranging from simple salves used by ancient civilizations to the sophisticated formulations of today, the progress in this sector represents the confluence of biology, chemistry, and innovative technology. But the role of a drug isn't just about its therapeutic effect. The medium through which it's delivered – the excipients – play an indispensable role in dictating the efficacy, stability, and overall performance of a topical product ..read more

Extended-release tablets, also known as sustained-release, controlled-release, or time-release tablets, have become increasingly important in the healthcare sector due to their ability to maintain consistent drug levels in the body over a specific period. This drug delivery system provides various benefits, including enhanced patient compliance, minimized side effects, and improved therapeutic efficacy ..read more

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It’s no secret that solubility and bioavailability issues continue to challenge formulators and drug developers ..read more

OEMs and startups alike increasingly see the advantages of working with an integrated medical device development provider that can support projects from concept to commercialization ..read more

The need to consistently place the patient at the center of development and manufacturing decisions has been key in the pharma industry. Lubrizol Life Science Health explores the meaning of patient centricity and key considerations that pharmaceutical companies should bear in mind to ensure successful development of a truly patient-centric drug product ..read more

The EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) that went into effect May 26, 2021, presents a number of challenges for medical device manufacturers, especially makers of implantable and invasive devices ..read more

The safety of a medical device is of utmost concern and importance at all times during its development, manufacturing, regulatory submission and use. One critical step in establishing the safety of a device is to evaluate how the device interacts with the body. Device makers’ materials suppliers may be helpful in conducting the evaluations at both the material and device levels ..read more

In this blog, we discuss key initial formulation considerations when designing mucoadhesive dosage forms, such as those involving the drug, inactive ingredients, and intended site of action ..read more