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Oral strip technology: overview and future potential
1Drug Delivery Division, Panacea Biotec Ltd., Samarpan complex, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 099, Maharashtra, India.
Summary
Oral Strip Technology (OST) offers a novel way to deliver medications, especially for patients who have difficulty swallowing. This review covers OST materials, manufacturing, applications, and future potential.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Oral Strip Technology (OST) is emerging as a significant advancement in drug delivery.
- It addresses challenges associated with traditional oral dosage forms, particularly for pediatric and geriatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of Oral Strip Technology (OST).
- To discuss the materials, manufacturing, applications, and commercial aspects of OST.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing literature on Oral Strip Technology.
- It covers material science, process engineering, and market analysis relevant to OST.
Main Results:
- OST facilitates rapid drug release and can be designed for local action or controlled release via buccoadhesion.
- It is suitable for drugs undergoing first-pass metabolism and for peptide delivery.
- Various commercial OST products and manufacturing techniques are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Oral Strip Technology presents a versatile platform for diverse therapeutic applications.
- OST offers significant advantages in patient compliance and drug bioavailability.
- The technology shows promising future business prospects in the pharmaceutical industry.
