Clinically established biodegradable long acting injectables: An industry perspective.

Clinically established biodegradable long acting injectables: An industry perspective.
Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2020 Nov 14;:
Authors: Nkanga CI, Fisch A, Rad-Malekshahi M, Romic MD, Kittel B, Ullrich T, Wang J, Krause RWM, Adler S, Lammers T, Hennink WE, Ramazani F
Abstract
Long acting injectable formulations have been developed to sustain the action of drugs in the body over desired periods of time. These delivery platforms have been utilized for both systemic and local drug delivery applications. This review gives an overview of long acting injectable systems that are currently in clinical use. These products are categorized in three different groups: biodegradable polymeric systems, including microparticles and implants; micro and nanocrystal suspensions and oil-based formulations. Furthermore, the applications of these drug delivery platforms for the management of various chronic diseases are summarized. Finally, this review addresses industrial challenges regarding the development of long acting injectable formulations.
PMID: 33202261 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews - November 14, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Nkanga CI, Fisch A, Rad-Malekshahi M, Romic MD, Kittel B, Ullrich T, Wang J, Krause RWM, Adler S, Lammers T, Hennink WE, Ramazani F Tags: Adv Drug Deliv Rev Source Type: research