Formulation Development

Pharmaceutical formulation development is the critical step which links the discovery of a novel drug to commercialization. During this step, formulation scientists will determine the best drug delivery vehicle and dosage form needed to deliver a therapeutic effect based on bioavailability or other factors. Below you can explore articles, industry trends, and curated products which can help increase formulation development efficiency.

Comparison of Optical Spectroscopy Techniques for Pharmaceutical Analysis
The optical spectroscopy toolbox contains a large variety of methods that exploit light-matter interactions such as absorption, emission, and scattering phenomena across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. This work aims at giving an overview of the available techniques and their potential applications for product and process analysis in the ... read more
Medicine Gets an Upgrade: How AI and ML are Reshaping Medical Practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) research and techniques have been exponentially advancing in recent years, and the application of AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of medicine and bioengineering. Novel AI-based tools are able to extract insights from complex data, augment human capabilities, and improve the accessibility and standardization of ... read more
Combining the Power of Human and Technological Innovation to Combat Drug Formulation Challenges
Evolving market trends have opened up new opportunities for the life sciences industry to overcome challenges that hardly seemed like a possibility just a few years ago. From the shift toward personalized medicine and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) to novel drug formats for oral solid dose (OSD) formulations and GLP-... read more

Oral Drug Absorption - An Understanding of Lymphatic versus Portal Transport and Food Effect
Oral drugs face major challenges like poor solubility, low permeability, and enzymatic degradation, which limit their effectiveness. This article explores cutting-edge strategies to enhance drug absorption through the lymphatic system, including lipid nanoparticles, lipid prodrugs, and food-based approaches. Learn how these ... read more
Nanoparticle Technologies: Enablers for Ocular Drug Delivery
As we continue to discover new and innovative small molecules and therapeutic compounds, over 80% of those candidates in drug pipeline are challenging to development due to their poor solubility and bioavailability. There are several ocular barriers such as tear film, corneal, conjunctival and blood barriers that cause the ... read more
Clean Labeling in Pharma: Enhancing Transparency and Trust
This article explores the significance of clean labeling in the pharma industry and how it is being utilized to meet consumer expectations. read more
eBook: Formulation Technologies and Strategies for Successful New Product Development
Whether it's an innovative new therapeutic modality or a supplier suddenly falling out of regulatory compliance, disruptions come in known challenges and unexpected obstacles. Control is what allows you to decide the shape that disruption will take. read more
Infographic: Seven Softgel Myths
Softgels are a popular dose format among consumers thanks to their high swallowability and quick onset of action. Yet pharmaceutical developers may not even consider softgels. Why the disconnect? Here are seven popular misconceptions about softgels and the facts that disprove them. read more