Small Molecule

Traditional, chemically synthesized drugs (typically oral solid dose products) continue to be the dominant drug delivery form, used for a wide range of treatments. Here you will find content about formulations and the manufacturing technology and techniques used to make these popular products

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Companies prioritizing optimized synthetic routes, stable API forms, and verified analytical tools set the stage for phase I clinical manufacturing success
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Bright ideas are helping drugs and butterflies take flight
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In phase 2 of our OSD series, we cover the resurgence of fixed-dose combinations and the pursuit of effective oral delivery for biologics
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In phase III of our OSD series, we cover what's on the horizon for the digital metamorphosis of drug delivery, including 3D printing and robot pills.
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There is no rest for reproductive health drugs in post-Roe America
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How pharma manufacturers can best protect equipment from corrosion
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Can policy reform save a market in peril?
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New methods and strategies to address the complexities of viral infection offer hope for antiviral drug development
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As holes in mental health treatment deepen, can pharma fill the voids?
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At some point, the patent cliff claims the high-rolling life of market exclusivity for all drugs — and 2021 is, of course, no exception.Although the industry has been flushed ...
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How an objective assessment of equipment’s efficiency can make a big difference
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It’s no secret that the pipeline for Alzheimer’s treatments has mostly become a sinkhole for dozens of failed drugs and billions in lost R&D dollars. But with the stakes so high...