Drug Delivery Technologies
(28/10/09)
Cephalon’s focus on innovative Drug Delivery Technologies
In an effort to provide patient benefit through innovative products, Cephalon strives to develop drugs with a fast onset of action and ease of administration. Cephalon holds several patents that are the result of years of expert research and investment.
Cephalon LYOC®
LYOC® is an oral, solid, porous dosage form that immediately dissolves in the mouth without the need for additional water.
Oral lyophilizate technology is based on an original application, no polluting and without adjunction of solvents, freeze-drying principle. This highly sophisticated technique based on low-temperature and low-pressure process enables to practice the freeze-drying technology: the ice is directly converted into the vapor phase.
Ease of use and safe administration result in a better compliance by patients in comparison with traditional forms or liquids.