Controlled release dosage forms for high dose, water soluble and hygroscopic drug substances
US11090269B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Controlled release dosage forms are described herein. The controlled release formulations described herein provide prolonged delivery of high dose drugs that are highly water soluble and highly hygroscopic. In specific embodiments, controlled release dosage forms for delivery of a drug selected from GHB and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, tautomers, solvates and complexes of GHB. The controlled release dosage forms described herein may incorporate both controlled release and immediate release formulations in a single unit dosage form.
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