Powder blending in early-phase drug product development: Balancing art and science

Powder blending in early-phase drug product development: Balancing art and science

In this Ardena Insight, we explore the strategic formulation of powder-filled capsules in early-phase drug product development. This widely adopted dosage form offers flexibility in dosing, ease of administration, and efficient blinding and taste masking, making it ideal for clinical studies.

By combining the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with selected excipients, Ardena creates optimized powder blends to enhance capsule manufacturability and performance. Our approach supports key quality attributes such as content uniformity, chemical stability, and disintegration, whether capsules are filled manually or at high speed.

With deep expertise in early-phase development, Ardena delivers reliable and scalable powder blend solutions tailored to your formulation needs.