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Method of preparing sustained release pharmaceutical compositions

US5849240A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1996
Grant dateDec 15, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/485
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of particles comprises mechanically working a mixture of a drug and a hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic fusible carrier in a high speed mixture so as to form agglomerates, breaking the agglomerates to give controlled release particles and optionally continuing the mechanical working with the optional addition of a low percentage of the carrier or diluent.

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