June 2003
Pharmaceutical science & technology news.
From Genome Exploration to Drug Development
FDA's plan to establish pharmacogenomic policies spurs concerns among manufacturers, particularly in regard to how the policies will affect new-drug testing and approval.
Are you ready for Gen3
The latest generation of packaging equipment boasts technologies surpassing those of its predecessors while offering ease in operation, maintenance, and integration.
Enhancement of the Dissolution Rate and Bioavailability of Glipizide through Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex
This study characterized the interaction between glipiide and cyclodextrins and documented the influence of three tablet formulations on the blood glucose levels of mice.
Formulation Development of a Nucleotide Phosphoramidate
A small-volume parenteral formulation of NB1011, an enzyme-catalyzed therapeutic activation compound, was successfully developed for intravenous administration.
Behavior of Uptake of Moisture by Drugs and Excipients under Accelerated Conditions of Temperature and Humidity in the Absence and the Presence of Light
The authors investigated the moisture gain of products containing ethambutol that were packaged in strip and blister packs as well as unpackaged formulations.
Outsourcing Outlook
Gene Logic acquires TherImmune Research Corp. as part of its plan to create a new business model; First quarter results are a mixed bag for contract services companies.