article
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 includes articles on cell and gene therapy, from supply chain and manufacturing to microbial testing.
List view / Grid view
Drug delivery
article
Unlocking innovative hydrogel treatments
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast, Garry Laverty, Sreekanth Pentlavalli and Yuming An, delve into the potential of an innovative ‘hydrogel’ version of the HIV drug zidovudine.
news
Analysis of corticosteroid formulations in metered dose inhalers
The spectrophotometric-based method offers rapid and reliable analysis of formoterol and beclomethasone formulations in metered dose inhalers, according to research.
article
ebook: Twin-screw extrusion for pharmaceutical applications
This compendium explains how hot-melt extrusion can help overcome common challenges in pharmaceutical development, with guidance on all stages of the HME process from formulation characterization to process design/development, and downstream processing.
news
Low dose injectable could aid prenatal depression
Research suggests that for every five mothers given low dose esketamine, one major depressive episode could be prevented.
article
Patient centricity for tailor-made healthcare
In this Q&A, EPR talks with health access specialist Dr Michal Davidescu about patient centricity, it’s impact on drug development considerations and why it’s essential to help treat our diverse and evolving global population.
news
Semaglutide could provide novel dual benefit in diabetes and kidney disease
The new data suggests Novo Nordisk’s small molecule treatment semaglutide could become the first GLP-1 treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
article
Delivery systems for biologics
Designing systems for delivery of biologics is often a significant challenge during clinical development. Here, Dave Li, Edyta Działo and Anna Baran of KCR Consulting highlight the need for balancing safety, effectiveness, cost and reducing patient discomfort.
article
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 1 2024
EPR Issue 1 includes articles on separation & purification, process analytical technology and drug delivery. Register your details now to download this exclusive content.
news
Analysis reveals “superior efficacy” of long-acting injectable HIV treatment
The Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) injectable regime could benefit individuals with HIV who have challenges adhering to treatment, Phase III interim analysis suggests.
news
Innovation to drive advanced drug delivery market
The advanced drug delivery market is anticipated witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6 percent by 2033, according to a report.
news
Pharmaceutical suspension market to witness accelerated growth
The global pharmaceutical suspensions market is set to value $83.8 billion by 2032, due to the systems having key benefits such as supporting patient compliance.
article
Navigating the unique CMC challenges of oral anaerobic live biotherapeutics
Here, Chief Technical Officer, Mike Frodsham and Ryan Wilson, Head of Microbiome Services at SGS Quay Pharma, explore the chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) challenges of developing drug products containing live anaerobic bacterial strains, used for treatments such as microbiome therapeutics.
news
Inhalable dry powder drug formulation could treat respiratory infections
The drug formulation study offers promise for treating different respiratory tract infections using a single antimicrobial agent, a paper reports.
podcasts
EPR Podcast 22 – Pharmaceutical packaging – Manu Kittanakere, Gilead
In this podcast, Manu Kittanakere, Associate Director of Packaging Engineering at Gilead discusses the future of pharmaceutical packaging, including the growing importance of AI, automation and sustainability in packaging engineering.
