Patheon and Senopsys in dose formulation alliance

Published: 17-Nov-2008

Patheon, a global provider of drug development and manufacturing services, and speciality pharmaceutical services company Senopsys, have formed an alliance to develop dose formulations that enhance palatability for drugs that are in development.


Patheon, a global provider of drug development and manufacturing services, and speciality pharmaceutical services company Senopsys, have formed an alliance to develop dose formulations that enhance palatability for drugs that are in development.

The alliance between Patheon and Senopsys is intended to deliver patient accepted pediatric formulations, line extension products and reformulated pharmaceutical products that will be optimised for palatability to increase patient compliance.

Senopsys uses its proprietary FlavorMetrics sensory assessment tools to measure quantitatively the taste masking challenge of drug substances and the palatability of drug products. Using its FlavorOpt Sensory Optimisation System, Senopsys applies its knowledge of sensory science, taste masking, flavour construction and excipient functionality to develop palatable drug products to meet the needs of specific patient populations.

"We believe this strategic alliance is of great benefit to our respective customers," said Jeff Worthington, Senopsys' president and founder. "Senopsys can provide Patheon with expertise in human taste panel assessment and sensory-directed taste optimisation while we can utilise Patheon's global network of sites to develop customer drug products."

Wes Wheeler, Patheon's ceo, added: "By creating this alliance with Senopsys, both companies can combine Patheon's experience in formulation development and quality with Senopsys' expertise in taste assessment and optimisation. The unique combination of innovative formulation and taste masking allows us to offer customers the potential to meet regulatory requirements and extend the patent life of their new drugs by six months."

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