Abstract: A composition for the delayed delivery of a peptide active agent comprising: i) a salt of said peptide active agent comprising at least one positively charged peptide ion and at least one negatively charged counter-ion ii) a sustained-release delivery vehicle. Wherein said at last one negatively charged counter-ion is a halide ion, preferably a chloride or bromide ion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: i) a non-polymeric slow-release matrix ii) at least one biocompatible, (preferably oxygen containing) organic solvent; iii) at least one peptide active agent; and iv) at least one lipid soluble acid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, especially in treating diabetes, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulation precursors (pre-formulations) for the in situ generation of compositions for the controlled release of the salts of peptide active agents, including somatostatin analogues. The invention also relates to pre-formulations of amphiphilic components and at least one salt of a peptide active agent (e.g., somatostatin analogue) for parenteral application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: i) a non-polymeric slow-release matrix ii) at least one biocompatible, (preferably oxygen containing) organic solvent; iii) at least one peptide active agent; and iv) at least one lipid soluble acid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, especially in treating diabetes, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation comprising a lipid matrix; at least one thiolated antioxidant; at least one bioactive agent; and optionally at least one chelating agent. The bioactive agent may be a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist; a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist; a luthenizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH); and/or a luthenizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) related peptide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation comprising: i) a lipid matrix; ii) at least one thiolated antioxidant; iii) optionally at least one bioactive agent; and iv) optionally at least one chelating agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions for the delayed delivery of peptide active agents, including compositions comprising; i) a salt of a peptide active agent comprising at least one positively charged peptide ion and at least one negatively charged counter-ion selected from a halide ion, a chloride and a bromide ion; and ii) a sustained-release delivery vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: a) 20-50 wt. % of at least one diacyl glycerol; b) 20-54 wt. % of at least one phosphatidyl choline (PC); c) 5-15 wt. % of at least one biocompatible, organic mono-alcoholic solvent; d) 1 to 20 wt. % polar solvent e) 5 to 150 mg/ml of at least one peptide somatostatin receptor agonist comprising pasireotide; f) optionally at least one antioxidant; wherein the ratio of components a:b is in the range 40:60 to 54:46; wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with excess aqueous fluid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: a) 20-80 wt. % of at least one diacyl glycerol and/or a tocopherol; b) 20-80 wt. % of at least one phosphatidyl choline (PC); c) 5-20 wt. % of at least one biocompatible, organic mono-alcoholic solvent; d) up to 20 wt. % polar solvent e) at least one peptide active agent; f) optionally at least one antioxidant; wherein the ratio of components a:b is in the range 40:60 to 54:46; wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with excess aqueous fluid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions forming a low viscosity mixture of: i) a non-polymeric slow-release matrix ii) at least one biocompatible, (preferably oxygen containing) organic solvent; iii) at least one peptide active agent; and iv) at least one lipid soluble acid. The invention further relates to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compositions, especially in treating diabetes, and to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of a lipid based controlled-release matrix, a polyhydroxy component and a bioactive agent. Such formulation are useful in the delivery of the bioactive compounds. The invention also relates to the use of a polyhydroxy component for increasing the solubility of a bioactive compound, especially a peptide in a lipid-based controlled-release matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation comprising: i) a lipid matrix; ii) at least one thiolated antioxidant; iii) optionally at least one bioactive agent; and iv) optionally at least one chelating agent.

Abstract: A composition for the delayed delivery of a peptide active agent comprising; i) a salt of said peptide active agent comprising at least one positively charged peptide ion and at least one negatively charged counter-ion ii) a sustained-release delivery vehicle. Wherein said at least one negatively charged counter-ion is a halide ion, preferably a chloride or bromide ion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of a lipid based controlled-release matrix, a polyhydroxy component and a bioactive agent. Such formulation are useful in the delivery of the bioactive compounds. The invention also relates to the use of a polyhydroxy component for increasing the solubility of a bioactive compound, especially a peptide in a lipid-based controlled-release matrix.