Advances in Tablet Production and Tablet Coating
摘要
Tablets have long been a preferred pharmaceutical dosage form due to their convenience, stability, and ease of administration. Significant advancements in tablet production and coating technologies have revolutionized the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries in recent years. This book chapter provides an overview of key innovations in tablet manufacturing and coating processes, highlighting their impact on drug delivery, product quality, and patient compliance. Advancements in granulation methods such as spray drying, fluid bed granulation, and hot-melt extrusion have improved drug content uniformity, dissolution rates, and overall product stability. The adoption of these technologies promises continued progress in the field of tablet manufacturing, offering new opportunities for personalized medicine and enhanced therapeutic outcomes. Notably, coating technologies have also evolved significantly to enhance tablet appearance, taste-masking, and drug release profiles. Film coating using aqueous and organic solutions has become more efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. Furthermore, automation involves the utilization of machinery and tools to execute both physical and cognitive tasks within a production process. The growing focus on automated technology in the pharmaceutical industry is driven by the promising trend of fully automating tablet production. This book chapter also emphasized issues concerning the process of tablet manufacturing and recent advancements in the tablet coating process.