How to select the right excipient ?

Excipients can have a considerable impact on your formulations. Therefore the selection of the excipient(s) for a tablet formulation should take into account the API properties, process, target formulation and potential impact on the formulation. Some of those API properties can be

  • Dose
  • Particle Size
  • Flow Properties
  • Bulk Density
  • Moisture Content
  • Hygroscopicity
  • Excipient Compatibility
  • Compactability

 

The following tables show some possible impacts on the tablet formulation and considerations to take into account. Pharmaexcipients.com thanks Fred Monsuur, Grace for the valuable data. 

Selection Considerations for excipients
by pharmaexcipients in partnership with Fred Monsuur, Grace
Considerations for excipient selection
by pharmaexcipients in partnership with Fred Monsuur, Grace