Intestinal and brain connection: profound impact on neurodegenerative diseases
The growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s-type dementia, with over 35 million current cases and a projection to exceed 135 million by 2050, underscores the urgency of understanding and addressing challenges associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
Exploring Opportunities in Transmucosal Drug Administration: A Comprehensive Approach
Many companies, once focused solely on developing transdermal patches, are now also venturing into transmucosal forms, such as oral films.
Strategies to Deter Abuse in Transdermal Patches
According to the World Health Organization, the abusive consumption of certain drugs and substances has increased in recent years, resulting in serious consequences for the population, including neurological damage, motor disabilities, addiction, overdoses, and even death. While traditional pharmaceutical forms such as tablets are frequently abused, transdermal patches, especially those containing opioids, should also be considered.
How do we control the quality of transdermal patches?
Transdermal patches present certain attributes that make the efficacy, safety, and quality of the product and must be controlled in the laboratory through analytical techniques to ensure the performance and safety of the transdermal delivery system (or TDS). Some of them correspond to tests that are common to other pharmaceutical forms. However, due to the particular characteristics of transdermal patches, there are specific procedures that apply to TDSs and that are described in internationally recognized regulations and pharmacopoeias.
The Importance of Supply Chain Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
In the pharmaceutical business, supply chain management plays a fundamental role in delivering the necessary raw materials for the production of safe pharmaceutical forms intended for patients and end consumers. It also involves the precise and timely coordination of finished products not only for the domestic market but also for the export market.
The importance of patient advocacy groups in drug development.
Patient advocacy groups play a crucial role in drug development. They work to ensure that patients have access to safe, effective, and affordable drugs.
The impact of COVID-19 on drug development and the pharmaceutical industry as a whole.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, affecting all aspects of life, specially, the pharmaceutical industry.
Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry significantly impacts the environment due to the generation of hazardous waste, the use of energy and water, and the emission of greenhouse gases.
The skin and how it works
The skin not only plays a physical defense role but also has immune, metabolic and ultraviolet protection functions.
Technology and Health
Advances in technology have expanded medical treatment options and have also transformed the way professionals perform their jobs.