Manufacturing and Analytical Services
ISSUE NO. 28 — Applications of Liquid-Filled Hard-Shell Capsules in Drug Development
Liquid-filled hard-shell capsules (LFHCs) are a popular formulation for oral solid delivery of chemical drugs and nutraceuticals. Often selected for drugs with poor solubility/bioavailability, LFHCs also have applications in a number of other situations, including specific benefits during early-phase clinical development.
In Issue 28 of The Altascientist, you will find:
- Applications of LFHCs
- The production process
- The role of excipients
- Other advantages of LFHCs A case study
- How Altasciences can help
Case Study―Product Manufacturing and Analytical Testing for an Ocular Client
ISSUE NO. 27 — The Complexities of Early-Phase Ophthalmic Drug Development
Ophthalmic medications have a particular set of challenges that can impact their speedy and successful path to market. From prototype formulation through preclinical testing, early-phase clinical and manufacturing and development, ophthalmic drug development presents with specific and unique complexities. It is best to entrust drug development to a partner with regulatory knowledge, technical expertise, and a thorough understanding of the market in this growing therapeutic area. From current reality to future trends, being at the forefront of ophthalmic drug development delivers tangible benefits to sponsors.
In Issue 27 of The Altascientist, we dive into all areas of ophthalmic drug development, including:
- Prototype development, formulation, and manufacturing
- Preparing for first-in-human studies
- Species and strain selection parameters
- Routes of administration
- Specialized ocular assessments and equipment
- bioanalysis
- Phase I clinical research
- Phase II to commercialization
Three case studies are also included!
Test Your Knowledge of Liquid-Filled Capsules
Thanks to updated screening methods and bioavailability enhancements, poorly soluble molecules comprise 70% to 80% of the small molecule products entering the drug development pipeline today. Since poorly soluble drugs are difficult to formulate as tablets, formulation scientists are looking to two-piece, liquid-filled hard-shell capsules as a solution.
Rapid Development of a Liquid-filled, Hard-Shell Capsule Formulation of Cannabidiol
The Advantages of Liquid-Filled Capsules Over Tablets in All Phases of Drug Development
One Integrated Solution for Meeting Your Preclinical to Clinical Drug Development Needs
ISSUE NO. 22 — Nanomilling for Better Solubility and Improved Bioavailability
A crucial feature of drug development is bioavailability, defined as “the ability of a drug to be absorbed and used by the body.” For a drug to be bioavailable, it must first be soluble, meaning able to be dissolved, especially in water. Many drugs on the market today are poorly water soluble, and patent extensions or 505(b)(2) new patents become possible for formulation improvements delivered via nanomilling.
In Issue 22 of The Altascientist, we review:
- solubility classifications
- overcoming solubility challenges
- the benefits of nanomilling
- how nanomilling works
- maximizing formulation
Case study included!
Benefits of Liquid-Filled Capsules in Pharmaceutical Development