Formulation characteristics must be optimized, following device selection, to achieve the desired performance for the capsule loaded in the dry powder inhaler. Capsules used in dry powder inhalers ...

Tight development timelines and accelerated approval pathways favor simple, cost-effective capsule formulations. Capsules are a common oral solid dosage form and are produced in a variety of shapes, ...

A more tamper-proof formulation of extended-release Oxycodone DETERx (Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc) could help to minimize abuse of the opioid drug. Topline results of a new study show that crushing ...

Cyclosporine has revolutionised the transplantation scene in the last 20 years by helping with immunosuppresion. Novartis have so far had the patent Cyclosporine has revolutionised the transplantation ...

Introduction: Different oral sustained-release (SR) formulations of tramadol have been introduced in pain treatment in order to prolong the dosage interval to improve convenience for the patient. The ...

Fagron, the leading global player in pharmaceutical compounding, launches DiluCap, a new line of six excipients for compounding pharmacies allowing for easier and faster capsule formulation. Choosing ...

Phase I study of imetelstat (GRN163L) in combination with paclitaxel (P) and bevacizumab (B) in patients (pts) with locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Methods: In this randomized, ...

Nuplazid, a non-dopaminergic, selective serotonin inverse agonist, targets 5-HT2A receptors that are thought to be involved in Parkinson's disease psychosis. Acadia announced that the Food and Drug ...

The Company has not disclosed a reason for the medication discontinuation, however in 2017, the FDA reported that olaparib capsules were being phased out of the US market. [UPDATE 9/6/18] Lynparza ...