EUDRAGIT ® Masterclass Series (Session 5): Enteric polymers and GI targeting

Overview

This webinar will explore innovative formulation approaches for targeted oral drug delivery, with a focus on EUDRAGIT^® enteric polymers and their use to achieve gastrointestinal (GI) targeting.

EUDRAGIT^® polymers offer a range of properties that make them ideal for creating enteric coatings that can withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and release their payload in the more alkaline environment of the intestines. We will discuss the important factors in the selection and formulation of EUDRAGIT^® polymers and their use in developing effective GI-targeted formulations.

Selected case studies from in vivo evaluations will be presented. In addition, we will discuss the use of precoated capsules (EUDRACAP^®) as a means of simplifying the formulation process and improving drug delivery. EUDRATEC^® technologies will be briefly presented to complement the portfolio of enteric solutions for the pharmaceutical market.

The information presented will be useful for anyone working in the pharmaceutical industry seeking to optimize the oral delivery of their drugs, particularly those requiring GI targeting.

Experts featuring this session

Felix Hofmann
Director Formulation & Application Services EMEA
Evonik Health Care
Vita

Felix Hofmann is director of the Formulation & Application Services EMEA at Evonik Health Care. He is based in Darmstadt, Germany and is responsible for customer-centric and holistic technical support for the health care industry.

Felix began his career in 2002 at Röhm (now Evonik) as a lab technician and in 2015 completed a degree in process engineering specializing in pharmaceutical technology at the University of Applied Science in Bingen, Germany.

Throughout his time at Evonik, Felix has held multiple roles as a senior and principal scientist, handling customer requests, customer projects and process troubleshooting during scale-up and production of coated particles or tablets. He also has experience working on complex customer projects including GMP and HPAPI requirements.

Felix has published several papers and posters on the application of pharmaceutical methacrylates in the formulation of solid dosage forms and is co-inventor of several patents.

Related webinars in this series

This webinar is the fifth session of our EUDRAGIT^® Masterclass Series suitable for novices and experts alike. To learn more about sessions 4 and 6 please click on the respective webinar below. To register for multiple webinars of this series simply select them in the registration form.

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