Smart biomaterials and nanotechnology

New tools for more precise drug delivery systems Kimbelery Pardo – Marketing and Business Development Analyst The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a period of profound transformation driven by the convergence of materials science, biology, and technology. In this context, smart biomaterials and nanotechnology are emerging as key tools for the [...]

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Dermocosmetic Patches

Dermocosmetic Patches: Uses, Types, and Development Opportunities for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Dermocosmetic patches are not a recent invention. More than 3,000 years ago, Chinese and Egyptian cultures were already applying pharmaceutical preparations to the skin for therapeutic purposes. What is recent is the sophistication of the format: today, that same transdermal delivery logic is applied to cosmetic actives with technical precision [...]

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Diagram of abuse deterrent formulation strategies in transdermal patches showing aversive agents and antagonists

Strategies to Deter Abuse in Transdermal Patches: Fundamentals and Applications of ADF Formulations

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 [...]

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Quality Control of Transdermal Patches: Critical Quality Attributes and International Regulatory Framework

Transdermal patches present specific attributes that determine their efficacy, safety, and quality, and that must be controlled in the laboratory through analytical techniques to ensure the performance and safety of the transdermal delivery system (TDS). Some correspond to tests common to other pharmaceutical forms. However, due to the particular characteristics [...]

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Clinical Studies for Generic Transdermal Patches: Bioequivalence, Adhesion, and Skin Safety Requirements

The clinical requirements for generic transdermal patch approval are substantially more demanding than those for conventional oral dosage forms. A generic tablet typically needs to demonstrate pharmacokinetic bioequivalence in a single crossover study. A generic patch requires bioequivalence under single and multiple dose schemes, statistical non-inferiority in adhesion performance, and [...]

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