Press Room

Article / Dec 01, 2013

Scale-up of spray dried amorphous solid dispersions

European Industrial Pharmacy, December 2013

With an increasing number of relatively insoluble drugs in development today, there is a need to develop and use platform technologies capable of addressing solubility issues. Among the different alternatives, the use of stabilised amorphous solid dispersions is becoming increasingly popular, with pharmaceutical spray drying being one of the key technologies used in their preparation. In spray dried dispersions (SDD), the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is molecularly dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The polymer is used to stabilise the amorphous, metastable form of the drug and sustain supersaturation of the API in solution/biological fluids, thereby increasing bioavailability.

Read article here

Also in the Press Room

See All

Hovione has once again solidified its position as a top employer in all four of its manufacturing sites - Lisbon (Portugal), Cork (Ireland), East Windsor (NJ, USA), and Macau. The program highlights the company’s significant advancements in several critical areas, including Purpose & Values, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Employer Branding, and Recognition & Rewards, driven by sustained investment in people. This certification from the Top Employers Institute follows a rigorous audit process and underscores Hovione’s consistency in investing in people and world-class workplace practices, as well as the unwavering commitment of its more than 2,300 employees to the company's core purpose and values.  “This recognition reflects the exceptional dedication and collaboration of the entire Hovione team,” said Jean-Luc Herbeaux, Chief Executive Officer. “Hovione is a development and manufacturing service company operating in one of the most demanding and regulated industries. We understand that our success is deeply rooted in our people. Together, as One Hovione, we are committed to continuously refining our people practices to foster a workplace that inspires motivation and enhances employee satisfaction, so that, every day, our team members bring their best selves to work, driving innovation and excellence at every step.” Macau, which became the first company in the region to achieve Top Employer certification last year, has successfully renewed the status, solidifying Hovione’s global leadership in workplace excellence. With its consistent Top Employer recognition, Hovione demonstrates that the talent strategy is perfectly aligned with the business strategy. Watch Ilda Ventura, Senior Vice-President of Human Resources and Member of the Management Board of Hovione, video about what this certification means for Hovione.   For additional information, please read the press release.  

News

Hovione strengthens its global position as a top employer

Jan 16, 2025