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Formulation technology

A question of taste

The taste of medicinal products is an important feature to be considered, especially while developing oral formulations for the paediatric population. Taste masking needs to take into consideration the preferences of different age groups in order to end up with an attractive formulation

Clinical trials. Which patients do we include?

We are moving towards a drug development approach patient focused. Can we offer new innovative therapies to severe patients and ethnic minorities?
Nicholas A. Peppas

Excellence in drug delivery

The famous scientist has a long history of innovation in biomedical engineering, drug delivery and controlled release systems. He has been awarded the Giulio Natta Medal in Chemical Engineering by the Politecnico of Milan
Rare diseases

Challenges in place for therapy

By the 2020, drugs are expected to account for 19% of the total share of prescription drug sales