Abstract: A controlled release composition comprising an extruded core of active material and excipients, said core being coated in a water insoluble coating. Preferably the core comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient together with microcrystalline cellulose, a clay such as kaolin and a binder such as poly(vinyl-pyrrolidine).

Abstract: An immunochromatographic assay device for the detection of an analyte in a liquid sample, the device including a housing that contains an opening for the application of the liquid sample and multiple liquid permeable materials located in the housing that are adapted to receive, treat and facilitate the movement of the sample through the housing; preferably, a first liquid permeable material is adapted to receive the liquid sample; a second liquid permeable material is positioned under the first liquid permeable material; a third liquid permeable material is positioned above the second liquid material; means are provided to prevent liquid communication between the first and third liquid permeable materials; a wicking material, in fluid contact with the third liquid permeable material receives the sample; and reagents are positioned in the housing that display the results of the immunoassay.