news
New technique can closely control nanoparticle size and shape
A new technique has been demonstrated that will control the size and shape of nanoparticles which could lead to their use as a form of drug delivery.
List view / Grid view
Drug Delivery Systems
news
Medical device design – a key consideration when entering biosimilars market
A recent industry report projects a boom in the biosimilars market over the next three years and highlights key considerations for meeting its potential.
news
Orally disintegrating tablets market driven by CNS disease treatments
The preference for orally disintegrating tablets (ODT) to treat CNS-related diseases will increase the market from $12bn in 2018, with a solid growth rate.
news
Enzyme-coated protocells could be used as targeted drug-delivery system
A study has shown that using certain enzymes on liposomes could be an effective form of directed drug delivery.
news
Protective microparticles can shield and deliver micronutrients to people
Scientists have created a new microparticle-based platform that can preserve, protect and deliver micronutrients which could help treat micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries.
news
Treatment could be delivered to stroke patients via tiny transporters
Scientists have discovered that liposomes can translocate through the blood brain barrier following stroke and may be able to get drugs to the lesions to stop further damage.
news
Winners of the 2019 CPhI Pharma Awards announced
Thirteen winners have been announced for the 2019 CPhI Pharma Awards including Dr Ge Li for ‘CEO of the Year’ and a ‘Lifetime Achievement' award for John Chiminski.
news
Medical cannabis: what UK doctors need to know
Cannabinoids, their potential therapeutic uses and the research needed for medical cannabis were the topics of discussion at the ‘Medical cannabis: what UK doctors need to know’ event held last week.
news
Nanoparticle drug delivery provides pain relief and opioid alternative
Researchers have used nanoparticles to infuse a non-opioid drug into nerves to provide enhanced pain relief.
news
Researchers develop disc-shaped drug delivery which mimic bacteria
A study has created microscopic tori, doughnut-shaped discs, that mimic bacteria and could be used as a form of targeted drug delivery.
news
Global subcutaneous drug delivery devices market expected to grow
A new report has predicted that the global subcutaneous drug delivery devices market will grow to $17,290.47 million in 2027 from $9,243.80 million in 2018.
news
Researchers suggest distorted spheres as form of drug delivery
A study has shown that macroscopic hollow spheres can be distorted to deflate and potentially release their contents, which could be imitated by microscopic drug delivery techniques.
news
‘Revolutionary’ liquid sickle cell treatment has been unveiled
A new liquid formulation of hydroxycarbamide to treat sickle cell disease will “enable doctors to personalise doses in children".
news
New encapsulation technology could improve drug delivery
Encapsulation technology, a simple and efficient technique to coat liquid medication in milliseconds, could improve drug delivery.
news
Precise cancer treatment possible with new nanotube drug delivery technology
A new drug delivery technology has been developed using nanotubes which can efficiently and precisely target lung cancer cells.
