Strategies and technologies for drug delivery systems
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New drug delivery systems need to be discovered to keep up with the demands created by pharmacogenomics, combinatorial chemistry, genome mapping and high-throughput screening. Innovative drug delivery systems can help reduce the escalating healthcare costs, improve patient compliance and decrease risks of adverse effects. Some pharmaceutical companies are using the resources of drug delivery systems manufacturing firms while others are creating their own drug delivery research centers to develop new products.
Publication Name: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0165-6147
Year: 1998
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Formulating for lower VOC levels
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Aerosol and pump spray manufacturers must lower their volatile organic compound levels to 55% . This challenge must satisfy environmental standards while satisfying customer demands for effective products.
Publication Name: Cosmetics and Toiletries
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0361-4387
Year: 1999
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A systematic approach to cosmetic patch development
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The development of a new transdermal patch is described. Tests for solubility, parameters of manufacturing and the efficacy of the product are discussed.
Publication Name: Cosmetics and Toiletries
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0361-4387
Year: 2001
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