Pharmaceutical Technology-06-01-2004

Pharmaceutical Technology

Added Functionality Excipients: An Answer to Challenging Formulations

June 01, 2004

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2004 Supplement

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Added functionality excipients facilitate the development of novel drug delivery methods and improve processing techniques.

The Future of Compaction Pharmaceutical Tableting in the Twenty-First Century

June 01, 2004

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2004 Supplement

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Currently, high-production rates and continuous production processes favor existing tableting technologies. However, if tablet development becomes rate-limiting in the future, alternative technologies may prove attractive.

Ion Exchange Resins Unique Solutions to Formulation Problems

June 01, 2004

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2004 Supplement

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Some of the common problems faced by formulators and how using ion exchange resins may be able to solve them are discussed.

New Developments in Spray-Dried Lactose

June 01, 2004

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2004 Supplement

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Recent advances in spray-drying technology have led to the production of new directly compressible lactose grades with distinct advantages.

The Use of Acrylic Resins for Improved Aqueous Enteric Coating

June 01, 2004

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2004 Supplement

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Recent technology improvements have made acrylics the preferred system for the aqueous enteric coating of tablets.