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    Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose—a key excipient in pharmaceutical drug delivery systems - image

    Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose—a key excipient in pharmaceutical drug delivery systems

    Newsfeed - 23/10/2025 -
    Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), also known as hypromellose, is a semi-synthetic polymer derived from cellulose that plays a crucial role as a pharmaceutical excipient. Its unique properties, including water solubility and …
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    Concerns regarding calcium carbonate as an alternative excipient for titanium dioxide

    Newsfeed - 23/07/2025 -
    The article titled discusses the potential use of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) as a replacement for titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in pharmaceutical applications, particularly in film coatings and capsule shells. TiO₂ has …
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    eBook: Multi-functional silicas in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications

    Newsfeed - 06/05/2025 -
    Choosing the right excipient is essential for ensuring the success of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical (dietary supplement) manufacturing. This eBook offers practical guidance for formulators on how to effectively use silica-based …
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    Vitamins as excipients in pharmaceutical products

    Newsfeed - 05/05/2025 -
    Vitamins are increasingly being explored as excipients in pharmaceutical formulations, offering more than just nutritional benefits. As reported by Pharma Excipients (April 2024), certain vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin …
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    5 types of formulation excipients

    Newsfeed - 17/03/2025 -
    The article discusses the importance of buffer optimization in stabilizing early development biologic products. It highlights that excipients, which are additives to buffers, play a crucial role in enhancing the …
    Advances in co-processed excipients

    Advances in co-processed excipients: multifunctional platforms for diverse pharmaceutical formulations

    Newsfeed - 03/03/2025 -
    Excipients used in pharmaceutical dosage forms are a crucial and unique ingredient, offering numerous advantages to the final formulations, making it as important as the API. Benefits include enhancing API …
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    The benefits of lactose as an excipient

    Newsfeed - 10/12/2024 -
    Pharmaceutical lactose has been a key excipient in the industry for over a century, valued for its safety, versatility, and functional properties. Produced from milk permeate or cheese whey, its …
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    MEDELPHARM and Armor Pharma collaborate for innovative formulation development at CPHI 2024

    Newsfeed - 03/10/2024 -
    MEDELPHARM is excited to announce its participation at CPHI 2024 in Milan, exhibiting in collaboration with Armor Pharma, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients. Together, they will present live demonstrations …
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    The effect of glidant on the tabletting behavior of common pharmaceutical excipients

    Newsfeed - 09/08/2024 -
    The article on Pharma Excipients discusses the impact of glidants on the tabletting process in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Glidants are substances added to improve the flow properties of powders during tablet …
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    Use of Mannitol as an excipient for solid drug formulation

    Newsfeed - 16/05/2024 -
    The use of mannitol as an excipient in solid drug formulation offers several advantages, including its low hygroscopicity, inertness with respect to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and ability to produce …
    Image Excipient-based strategies to harness complex therapeutics

    Excipient-based strategies to harness complex therapeutics

    Newsfeed - 12/03/2024 -
    The article discusses the challenges associated with small molecule drugs in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly focusing on their poor water solubility. It highlights that a significant percentage of marketed drugs and …
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    PEARLITOL® 200 GT Mannitol: Harnessing the potential of higher active ingredient content for smaller, more convenient tablets

    Newsfeed - 20/02/2024 -
    The article discusses the development and optimization of PEARLITOL® 200 GT, a new pure beta mannitol grade for direct compression in tablet manufacturing. Mannitol is commonly used as an excipient …