Polymer

Misinterpreting FDA’s 5% Allowance for Rate-Controlling Polymers

Misinterpreting FDA’s 5% Allowance for Rate-Controlling Polymers

One of the key lessons we learned in addressing biowaiver requests for non-RLD strengths until 2022 was a fundamental misinterpretation of FDA’s 5% allowance for rate-controlling polymers (RCPs). Initially, we assumed that as long as the total amount of RCPs remained unchanged, we could increase one polymer by 5% and simultaneously decrease another polymer by…

Impact of Polymer Quantity Adjustment in Sustained-Release Formulations

Impact of Polymer Quantity Adjustment in Sustained-Release Formulations

Adjusting polymer content in a sustained-release dosage form requires a systematic approach to maintain the desired drug release profile while ensuring manufacturability and regulatory compliance. Role of the Polymer in Drug Release Control Polymers in sustained-release formulations act as matrix formers, coating agents, or swelling/erosion regulators. For example, HPMC, Ethylcellulose (EC), and Polyethylene Oxide (PEO)…

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