Tech Forum Drug Delivery from Complex Dosage Forms Materials, Processes, and Manufacturing

Complex dosage forms – including long-acting implants – leverage the barrier and diffusion properties of polymers to control the release of drugs for months to years. Implants have had a significant impact in many clinical areas, including contraception, ophthalmology, and oncology. This session will review the design of complex dosage forms for several clinical applications and then delve into the technologies behind the products: Degradable and durable polymers, mixing modalities, form factors, and processes for producing implants and injectables.