Excipients

Pharmaceutical excipients, which can be functional or inactive ingredients, work to enhance the medically relevant properties of the API. When used to promote ingredient qualities, excipients can be an asset for formulators to increase stability, bulk up the formulation, or enhance the therapeutic effects of the API. Below you can explore helpful resources including editorial coverage and webinars related to pharmaceutical excipients.

An Interview with Sabrina Graf- COO, Tenthpin
I think the main developments have been the automation of complex processes, the improvement of data accuracy, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards (GxP). This is what we hear from the top and leading global pharma companies as well when working with them. Vast datasets can be monitored in real-time, promptly identifying deviations or ... read more
An Interview with Scott Bone – Head of Formulation and Process Science, Bend Bioscience
The industry must adopt a science-driven, data-informed development strategy. A foundational understanding of the active pharmaceutical ingredient’s (API) physicochemical properties, the matrix characteristics, and the drug’s pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles is essential. Leveraging these insights early in development ... read more
Pharmaceutical P.I.N. Points: Patent Innovation News
The purpose of this column is to highlight and summarize recent key patents in the pharmaceutical arena issued by the US Patent Office in March 2025. read more

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose for Orally Disintegrating Film Drug Application
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a water-soluble polymer that has film formation properties with excellent plasticity. Its hydroxypropyl groups drive the solubilization of the cellulose thus hindering the hydrogen bonding of the hydroxyl groups. In this study, we evaluated the applicability and effectiveness of HPC in Orally ... read more