Abstract: Described herein are new pharmaceutical formulations, their preparation, and their use for pain treatment. In particular, described herein are pharmaceutical formulations of the analgesic drug Nalbuphine for intranasal administration.

Abstract: The present invention provides sustained release formulations comprising one or more active pharmaceutical ingredient(s); at least one biocompatible polymer excipient; and at least one biocompatible solvent; methods for preparing the sustained release formulations, and methods for treating localized pain in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one wetting agent, at least one excipient, at least one buffer, at least one pH modifier, and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient. Methods for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions in which the active pharmaceutical ingredient is milled to provide a particle size distribution using a one-step milling process.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved stable liposomal formulations and method of preparation thereof. The liposomal formulations include liposomes containing a phosphatidylcholine lipid, a sterol, a PEG-lipid, and a taxane, wherein the taxane is docetaxel or a derivative thereof. The liposomal formulations have improved stability and extended shelf-life. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a liposomal formulation for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for controlled dispensing of topical analgesics contained in a metered dispensing system. The systems and method are useful for treating signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. The method includes depressing a hand pump to dispense a dose of a topical pain reliever in a viscous solution from the hand pump, wherein the hand pump is configured to dispense the dose within a tolerance specified by a corresponding label approved by a government regulatory agency; and spreading the topical solution on skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations of an HCV protease inhibitor in a solid dispersion with an excipient which provided advantageous pharmacokinetic properties for inhibiting or treating HCV infection. In preferred embodiments, the excipient is at least one polymer. The present invention also provides processes for manufacturing such formulations as well as uses of said composition for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms of HCV or disorders associated with HCV in a subject in need thereof using said formulations.