Formulation scientists are behind the conversion of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) into stable, bioavailable, and commercially viable dosage forms, rarely a simple process. Image Credit: ...

In the last 10 years, there has been significant development in computer simulation of pharmaceutical materials, processes and product performance. Gradually, more mechanistically based models are ...

This interview addresses the challenges and complexities of developing and manufacturing controlled-release drug formulations. Could you introduce yourself and your expertise in drug development and ...

Mechanistic models and hypothesis-driven strategies generate optimized efficient solutions for drug development, says Catalent’s Nathan Bennette at AAPS PharmSci ...

Scientists have successfully tested the use of machine learning models to guide the design of long-acting injectable drug formulations. The potential for machine learning algorithms to accelerate drug ...

Industry experts discuss the benefits of utilizing contract development and contract research organizations in drug discovery and development. Drug discovery can involve extensive research to identify ...

To optimize the final formulation for a drug, it must meet many criteria beyond producing a safe and effective product. For example, it must be stable and amenable to various manufacturing steps, such ...

A new study in the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy finds that the introduction of new formulations of drugs often delays the introduction of generic competitors by two or more years. The ...