Abstract: The present invention provides processes for preparing suspension aerosol formulations, wherein the particles for inhalation are formed in situ during the process of manufacturing the formulation. In one aspect of the invention, a process for preparing a suspension aerosol formulation comprises the steps of: (a) dissolving one or more medicaments in one or more solvents to form a solution; and (b) mixing one or more propellants with the solution under conditions effective to precipitate, entirely or partially, at least one of the medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and in particular to suspension aerosol pharmaceutical compositions, processes to obtain them and their use in inhalation therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the active pharmaceutical ingredient dipyridamole. In particular, it relates to efficient processes for the preparation of dipyridamole which are amenable to large scale commercial production and provide the required product with improved yield and purity. The present invention also relates to a novel crystallization method for the purification of dipyridamole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of erlotinib and salts and polymorphs thereof preparable by said processes, to medical uses of said erlotinib, salts and polymorphs, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to two novel crystalline forms of zofenopril calcium, to processes for their preparation and their use in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel form of anhydrous tiotropium bromide, processes for the preparation of anhydrous tiotropium bromide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising anhydrous tiotropium bromide and uses of the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient vorinostat. In particular it relates to a process for preparing vorinostat substantially free from impurities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of Letrozole (I) and its synthetic intermediate 4-[(1-(1,2,4-triazoly)methyl]benzonitrile (III). In particular, it relates to a process to prepare Letrozole and its intermediate (III) substantially free from regioisomeric impurities. The present invention further relates to acid addition salts of 4-[(1-(1,2,4-triazoly)methyl]benzonitrile (III) such as the oxalate salt, and also to Letrozole (I), the intermediate (III) and salts thereof preparable by the processes of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention related to crystalline forms of thalidomide having a high polymorphic purity and to processes for their preparation. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical preparations comprising the crystalline forms for the treatment of patients suffering from autoimmune, inflammatory or angiogenic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of erlotinib and salts and polymorphs thereof preparable by said processes, to medical uses of said erlotinib, salts and polymorphs, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new HPLC method for the analysis of the drug substance bosentan and related substances and to the use of said substances as reference standards and markers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel form of anhydrous tiotropium bromide, processes for the preparation of anhydrous tiotropium bromide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising anhydrous tiotropium bromide and uses of the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of erlotinib and salts and polymorphs thereof, preferably of high purity. The present invention also relates to erlotinib and salts and polymorphs thereof preparable by said processes, to medical uses of said erlotinib, salts and polymorphs, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the active pharmaceutical ingredient dipyridamole. In particular, it relates to efficient processes for the preparation of dipyridamole which are amenable to large scale commercial production and provide the required product with improved yield and purity. The present invention also relates to a novel crystallization method for the purification of dipyridamole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for preparing 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione (I) (lenalidomide) and its intermediate 3-(1-oxo-4-nitro-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione. The present invention further relates to improved processes for preparing lenalidomide crystalline form A, use of said crystalline form A as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or as an intermediate in the preparation of further crystalline or amorphous forms of lenalidomide, compositions comprising lenalidomide crystalline form A and their use in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient vorinostat. In particular it relates to a process for preparing vorinostat substantially free from impurities, involving suberic acid, aniline and hydroxylamine as starting materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to two novel crystalline forms of zofenopril calcium, to processes for their preparation and their use in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched ?-amino acid derivatives such as ?-amino esters useful for the synthesis of enantiomerically enriched biologically active molecules such as sitagliptin. The key step involves the resolution of the racemate with mandelic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel form of anhydrous tiotropium bromide, processes for the preparation of anhydrous tiotropium bromide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising anhydrous tiotropium bromide and uses of the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of (R)-1-aminoindan (2), rasagiline (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of rasagiline.