24. August 2018

A process control system based on PAT can compensate for variations in particle size, resulting in more consistent coating thickness. Drug-layered multiparticulates are a common dosage form for extended or modified-release pharmaceutical formulations. Delivered either in capsules, tablets, or as food additives in pediatric or geriatric applications (1), these formulations typically feature a functional coating designed to delay dissolution of the drug in the body.