Research in the Division of Pharmaceutical Technology.
Within the Center for Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences the release characteristics of drugs form the major research object of the Division of Pharmaceutical Technology. Transdermal systems are being developed that can supply a drug during several days. Irritation of the skin may be avoided by using hydrogels. To enable long-term transdermal application also the colloidal structure of creams and ointments is investigated. As most drugs are to be taken orally, however, a research project was also started to make cheap and easy to produce controlled release tablets. The results with a microporous polypropylene polymer are promising.
D000047:Academies and Institutes; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003102:Colloids; D005079:Excipients; D009426:Netherlands; D012106:Research; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical / Q000639:trends*
D003102:Colloids; D005079:Excipients