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

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: Pharmaceutics

DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics18010108

Authors: Maria Nikou, Maria Chountoulesi, Stergios Pispas, Natassa Pippa

Institutions: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, National Hellenic Research Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499