Characterization of Powder- and Tablet Properties of Different Direct Compaction Grades of Mannitol Using a Kohonen

Atsushi Kosugi1, Kok Hoong Leong2, Hinako Tsuji3

  • 1Formulation Development Department, Development & Planning Division, Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 205-1, Shimoumezawa Namerikawa-shi, Toyama 936-0857, Japan.

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