Liquid-filled hard-shell capsules are a popular formulation for oral solid delivery of chemical drugs and nutraceuticals. Often selected for drugs with poor solubility and/or poor bioavailability, liquid-filled hard-shell capsules also have applications in a number of other situations, including specific benefits during early phase clinical development.

In this issue of The Altascientist, you will hear about:

• 0:57 — Applications of liquid-filled hard-shell capsules

• 5:32 — The production process

• 8:13 —The role of excipients

• 9:54 — Other advantages of liquid-filled hard-shell capsules

• 11:04 —Case study

Click here to download a readable, PDF version of Issue 28: https://www.altasciences.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/The-Altascientist_issue-28_LFCs.pdf

About Altasciences:

Altasciences is an integrated drug development solution company offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach to preclinical and clinical pharmacology studies, including formulation, manufacturing, and analytical services. For over 25 years, Altasciences has been partnering with sponsors to help support educated, faster, and more complete early drug development decisions. Altasciences’ integrated, full-service solutions include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept, bioanalysis, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, clinical monitoring, and data management, all customizable to specific sponsor requirements. Altasciences helps sponsors get better drugs to the people who need them, faster.