From Classics to Nano-Excipients and Biopolymers: Pulmonary Drug Delivery Formulations

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Authors: Maria Nikou, Maria Chountoulesi, Stergios Pispas, Νatassa Pippa
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Abstract

In this article, a systematic review and analysis of the present literature is conducted, regarding the excipients present in dry powder inhaler formulations. Until now, there has been no list of excipients recorded, specifically for DPIs, with the number of approved excipients for pulmonary delivery being restricted, despite their choice as a pivotal step for the formulating process. Understanding the DPI formulations, physicochemical characteristics, efficiency, and release profiles, demonstrated in detail here, could contribute to their application in future studies and be a useful research tool in the choice of excipients in the field of inhalation technology and specifically DPIs.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems

Publication details

Journal / source
Pharmaceutics
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
108–108
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN