Formulation Development
PAN-VARIANT INHIBITORS – How Pan-Variant Inhibition Can Outsmart Cancer Treatment Resistance
Tim Clackson, PhD, says the goal in targeted oncology is to achieve pan-variant inhibition and, ideally, pan-variant inhibition should be accomplished with a single agent, avoiding the potential complications and toxicities of drug combinations.
MARKET REPORT – Survey Suggests Global Innovation to Recover Much More Quickly Than Expected in 2023
After a brief fall in 2022 to a score of 6.5 – the first decline since its inception in 2018 – the index has surged to a record score of 7.4. This sudden recovery in scores over a little more than 8 months bodes extremely well for device and packaging manufacturers in the year ahead, suggesting a strong global recovery in industry outlook and confidence.
WHITEPAPER – Case Study-Improving Bioavailability Using PBPK Modeling & Parallel Formulation Screening
A team of bioavailability experts at Catalent used the in-house bioavailability enhancement platform, OptiForm® Solution Suite, to optimize and develop….
WHITEPAPER – Infographic-Zydis® Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) vs. Standard Tablets (ST)
Catalent’s proprietary Zydis® ODT platform is backed by a large number of clinical studies. This infographic provides a high level summary of studies comparing Zydis ODT against traditional oral tablets…..
(e-Book) Lyophilization Trends in Pharma & Biopharma Drug Development
This 30-page eBook is exactly what you have been looking for. Find out what is driving the lyophilization market and how working with a CDMO will save time and money and help you comply with increasing regulatory requirements.
SPECIAL FEATURE – Outsourcing Analytical Testing – Timelines, Regulations & Biologics Drive the Sector
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin interviews leading CDMOs to discuss not just their analytical service offerings, but their strategies for meeting regulatory challenges and ensuring faster project timelines.
FORMULATION FORUM – Sterile & Non-Sterile Formulation Capabilities – A CDMO Perspective
Jim Huang, PhD, and Shaukat Ali, PhD, explain how their company is expanding its footprints in sterile manufacturing to handle innovative molecules and leverage its services to emerging and specialty and biopharma companies requiring cGMP materials for preclinical tox and clinical studies.
DRUG-ELUTING IMPLANTS – Sustained-Release Implants – A Targeted Approach to Drug Delivery
Tom Quinci, MSc, believes oncology requires new treatment modalities that are better for patients, and it is time technologies like drug-eluting implants, offering real, achievable advantages, are more widely considered.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION – Which Trends Will Have the Most Impact on Drug Development in 2023?
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin posed this question to life science leaders during a recent roundtable discussion, and one common theme is the focus on sustainability in pharmaceutical development.
FUNCTIONAL EXCIPIENTS – Improving the Water Solubility of Oral Drugs With Amorphous Solid Dispersions (ASDs)
Liliana Miinea, PhD, says with certain polymers, it is possible for drug formulators to take full advantage of the benefits of ASDs, enabling them to overcome formulation challenges to deliver more effective novel drug products capable of transforming the lives of patients.
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
Intravacc & Primrose Bio Announce Partnership to Enhance Conjugate Vaccine Development
The companies will leverage their combined experience in the development of conjugate vaccines for their clients….
Abzena Announces Major Investment in Bioconjugation & ADC Capabilities in Response to Increasing Industry Demand
Abzena recently announced a significant expansion of their Bristol, PA bioconjugate development and cGMP manufacturing site. The $5-million investment in expanded laboratory….
Vector Pharma & Oncopeptides FZCO Announce Collaboration to Provide Pepaxti to Patients in the Middle East & North Africa
Oncopeptides AB and Vector Pharma FZCO recently announced a collaboration to commercialize Oncopeptides’ flagship drug Pepaxti (melphalan flufenamide) in the Middle….
Vaccinex Announces $1.5-Million Registered Direct Offering & Concurrent Private Placement Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Vaccinex, Inc. recently announced it has entered into definitive agreements with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 193,000 shares of its common stock in a….
Teva UK & Closed Loop Medicine Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Development of Personalized Medicines
Teva UK Limited and Closed Loop Medicine Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development of personalized medicine. Under the agreement, Closed Loop Medicine and Teva UK will investigate….
WEBINARS
WEBINAR – 2024 Trends in Topical Drug Delivery: Insights & Innovation
This webinar will discuss some of the key trends from these leaders in the topical market on both a global and regional level, including the increased importance of sensory properties and the rise in non-conventional product formats, among others…..
WEBINAR – Enabling Upstream Intensified Bioprocessing
Intensified upstream bioprocesses are being developed to increase productivity while reducing footprint, costs, and timelines for manufacturing. The higher cell densities generated by….
WEBINAR – Nanoparticle Suspensions: History, Applications & CMC Aspects
This webinar describes the history, CMC aspects, and potential applications of nanoparticle suspensions (NSs). This drug delivery technology should be considered for crystalline, sparingly water-soluble APIs. The presentation highlights….
WEBINAR – Impact of Process Re-design on Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Small Molecule Manufacturing
Join us for an upcoming webinar that delves into a crucial issue in the pharmaceutical industry. Recent research has revealed a surprising fact: the pharmaceutical sector has a larger carbon footprint than even the automotive industry, especially when we consider the entire supply chain’s impact on
WEBINAR – Beyond the Lab: Unleashing the Potential of In Silico Modeling in Drug Product Formulation
In this webinar you will learn how digital chemistry tools facilitate rapid screening of formulation parameters, aiding in the identification of optimal drug delivery systems, excipient selection, and dosage forms….
WHITE PAPERS
WHITEPAPER – Manufacturing of 10-mg Loratadine Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SEDDS) Tablets by Direct Compression With ABISORB-DC & ABISOL Emulsion Preconcentrate Kit
10-mg loratadine SEDDS were successfully manufactured with ABISORB-DC(TM) and ABISOL(TM) 2 by direct compression on a rotary tablet press, employing standard pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment…..
WHITEPAPER – Revolutionizing Small Molecule API Production: Unveiling the Impact of Fermentation as a Sustainable Solution
While large molecules continue to advance in drug development pipelines, small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) still retain their historical dominance among new drug applications…
WHITEPAPER – Copolymer Microstructures: Connecting Monomer Sequence Distribution With Biomedical End-Application Performance
To gain insights into advanced copolymer characterization techniques and their impact on drug release in biomedical products, we invite you to explore the latest Corbion white paper…..
WHITEPAPER – Monitoring Low Dose API Blend Uniformity With Parteck® M Mannitol Using Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
Direct compression is often used for tablet manufacturing because it is the shortest, most effective, and least complex method. The physical properties of active pharmaceutical…
WHITEPAPER – The Viscosity Reduction Platform: Viscosity-Reducing Excipients for Protein Formulation
This white paper evaluates the viscosity-reducing capacities of excipients and excipient combinations…..