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12 Jun 2020

Dosage Form Design for Elderly Patient Groups

An aging population and high incidence of NCDs is continuing to drive the demand for healthcare in Thailand, where 20% of the population is aged 65 or over. Our CPHI South East Asia webinar examines the challenges associated with dosage form design for this patient group.

 

 

This webinar, created by CPHI South East Asia, examines the topic of dosage form design for an aging population.

How can innovative formulation and dosage design increase drug efficacy and improve safety through patient adherence and compliance? Currently, 53% of drugs are adminstered orally, which poses unique challneges for elderly patients due to the diverse needs and characteristics of this patient group.

In this free webinar, Professor Pornsak Sriamornsak from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Silpakorn University, Pharmaceutical Biopolymer Group, Silpakorn University Academy of Science and The Royal Society of Thailand Thai Industrial Pharmacist Association will discuss the key challenges associated with many dosage forms on the market today, and share insight into the innovations and technologies which offer significant advantages for this demographic.

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