Spray Drying

Spray Drying
Product Description

Hovione is the leader in Spray Drying, thanks to the largest capacity, the best scale-up science and the most experienced team.

Spray drying is a continuous process that can be used for multiple applications. Over the last 15 years, the technology has been used for the production of solid dispersions and is the fastest growing platform to overcome the solubility issues related to oral drugs, it is also relevant to inhalable particles, specialty excipients and for the isolation of thermally labile products.

How it works
The feed (a solution, emulsion or suspension) is atomized into hot nitrogen leading to flash (rapid) drying and particle formation. The particles are then separated in a cyclone and/or filter bag.

Applications
Solid dispersions
Amorphous materials (drug + polymer) used to overcome solubility limitations of BCS class 2 and 4 drugs. Both drug and polymer need to dissolve in the solvent system.

Microencapsulated particles
Crystalline drug encapsulated with a coating polymer. For example, enteric polymers can be used to protect the drug from the gastric conditions or for enhanced delivery to the site of maximum absorption. Similar approaches can be used for taste masking and for protecting the drug from physical environments (e.g. light, moisture).

Inhaled powders
Ability to control particle size, morphology and other properties with direct effect in Fine Particle Fraction (FPF) and lung deposition.
Spray drying is also the method of choice for materials that cannot withstand abrasion or shearing, like biologics. Hence, it is the preferred option for new the generation of inhaled formulations for biologics.

Isolation of thermally labile materials
Due to the gentle nature of the process it can be used to isolate materials that degrade during conventional isolation processes.


Hovione FarmaCiencia SA

  • PT
  • 2015
    On CPHI since
  • 2
    Certificates
  • 1000 - 4999
    Employees
Company types
Manufacturer/Innovator
Specifications
  • Selling Points
    Product Features; Product Performance; Quality Service; Reputation
  • Supplied from
    Ireland; Portugal; United States
  • Measured In
    kilogram; piece

Hovione FarmaCiencia SA

  • PT
  • 2015
    On CPHI since
  • 2
    Certificates
  • 1000 - 4999
    Employees
Company types
Manufacturer/Innovator

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