Abstract: This disclosure relates to oral film dosage formulations and processes for preparing oral film dosage forms for the delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs and more particularly to the preparation of oral film dosage forms that are suitable for cannabis drug delivery.

Abstract: An orally administered dosage form that facilitates delivery of an agent locally in the buccal cavity for a sustained period of time includes mucoadhesive particles that are made of at least a mucoadhesive material combined with the agent, and which are dispersed in a disintegrating film. The dosage form is capable of delivering an agent to a patient at the desired oral mucosa site over an extended period of time while reducing patient discomfort or annoyance associated with conventional sustained release mucoadhesive films that must reside on the oral mucosa during the period of sustained release.

Abstract: Oral film formulations comprising at least one hydrophobic active agent; and a polymeric matrix at least partly composed of hydrophobic or insoluble excipients, or a combination thereof, to facilitate a controlled or sustained dissolution. Wherein when the oral film formulation has an unfavorable environment for fast dissolution, it exhibits partial disintegration within 1 to 10 minutes and a sustained rate of dissolution as confirmed by a disintegration test conducted in a limited volume petri dish, and wherein the film undergoes disintegration into smaller and smaller pieces.

Abstract: A loxapine film oral dosage form includes loxapine salt, free base, or prodrug in an amount effective to provide relief from acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar 1 disorder via oral transmucosal delivery, dispersed in a polymeric film forming system. Advantageously, the film oral dosage form further includes a sweetener, a refreshing agent, an antioxidant, a pH stabilizer, a penetration enhancer, a mucoadhesive agent and a plasticizer. The loxapine film oral dosage form provides rapid onset of relief from acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar 1 disorder without presenting pulmonary health risks, thereby reducing risks to patients and others.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions employing flavor entrapment to mitigate the unpleasant taste of active agents are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a description and methods for formulating oral films containing lipophilic active ingredient(s), more particularly lipophilic active having a positive logP. The method involves dispersing the lipophilic active(s) in a carrier oil and uniformly distributing them as emulsified oil droplets into a polymer matrix. The methods reported here produce oral films containing a stable emulsion with up to 40% oil phase. The oil phase consists of the carrier oil and lipophilic active(s). This offers the possibility to enhance the amount of lipophilic actives to be included in the film formulation while preserving the film characteristics. The resulting oral films offer a standardized dosage form for lipophilic actives as well as easier and more convenient administration, transportation, handling, and storage.

Abstract: A loxapine film oral dosage form includes loxapine salt, free base, or prodrug in an amount effective to provide relief from acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar 1 disorder via oral transmucosal delivery, dispersed in a polymeric film forming system. Advantageously, the film oral dosage form further includes a sweetener, a refreshing agent, an antioxidant, a pH stabilizer, a penetration enhancer, a mucoadhesive agent and a plasticizer. The loxapine film oral dosage form provides rapid onset of relief from acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar 1 disorder without presenting pulmonary health risks, thereby reducing risks to patients and others.

Abstract: Disclosed is a description and methods for formulating oral films containing lipophilic active ingredient(s), more particularly lipophilic active having a positive log P. The method involves dispersing the lipophilic active(s) in a carrier oil and uniformly distributing them as emulsified oil droplets into a polymer matrix. The methods reported here produce oral films containing a stable emulsion with up to 40% oil phase. The oil phase consists of the carrier oil and lipophilic active(s). This offers the possibility to enhance the amount of lipophilic actives to be included in the film formulation while preserving the film characteristics. The resulting oral films offer a standardized dosage form for lipophilic actives as well as easier and more convenient administration, transportation, handling, and storage.

Abstract: An oral film dosage form includes a high viscosity polymer in an amount of from 1% to 5% by dry weight to reduce, modulate and/or control Cmax of an active agent. The high viscosity polymer has a viscosity of from 100 cps to 500 cps as determined at 2% concentration in water by weight at 25° C. using a Brookfield LVF viscometer with spindle no.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions with tryptamines having enhanced active stability properties are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of administration and device for the improved bioavailability of leukotriene receptor antagonists. This method and device involve an alkaline surface pH oral film dosage form designed to deliver leukotriene receptor antagonists, such as Montelukast, to the stomach in an amorphous precipitate suspended in aqueous medium. Also disclosed is a device and method for treating a disease, such as a neurodegenerative disease or condition associated with neuroinflammation induced by a leukotriene. The device is a film unit dosage form having an alkaline surface pH film layer and a safe and effective amount of Montelukast. The device is configured and formulated to predominantly achieve enteral delivery of the Montelukast. The method includes enterally delivering to a human or an animal in need of treatment, a safe and effective amount of Montelukast capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of administration and device for the improved bioavailability of leukotriene receptor antagonists. This method and device involve an alkaline surface pH oral film dosage form designed to deliver leukotriene receptor antagonists, such as Montelukast, to the stomach in an amorphous precipitate suspended in aqueous medium. Also disclosed is a device and method for treating a disease, such as a neurodegenerative disease or condition associated with neuroinflammation induced by a leukotriene. The device is a film unit dosage form having an alkaline surface pH film layer and a safe and effective amount of Montelukast. The device is configured and formulated to predominantly achieve enteral delivery of the Montelukast. The method includes enterally delivering to a human or an animal in need of treatment, a safe and effective amount of Montelukast capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier.

Abstract: An oral film dosage form includes a high viscosity polymer in an amount of from 1% to 5% by dry weight to reduce, modulate and/or control Cmax of an active agent. The high viscosity polymer has a viscosity of from 100 cps to 500 cps as determined at 2% concentration in water by weight at 25° C. using a Brookfield LVF viscometer with spindle no. 2 at 60 rpm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a description and methods for formulating oral films containing lipophilic active ingredient(s), more particularly lipophilic active having a positive log P. The method involves dispersing the lipophilic active(s) in a carrier oil and uniformly distributing them as emulsified oil droplets into a polymer matrix. The methods reported here produce oral films containing a stable emulsion with up to 40% oil phase. The oil phase consists of the carrier oil and lipophilic active(s). This offers the possibility to enhance the amount of lipophilic actives to be included in the film formulation while preserving the film characteristics. The resulting oral films offer a standardized dosage form for lipophilic actives as well as easier and more convenient administration, transportation, handling, and storage.

Abstract: An orally administered dosage form that facilitates delivery of an agent locally in the buccal cavity for a sustained period of time includes mucoadhesive particles that are made of at least a mucoadhesive material combined with the agent, and which are dispersed in a disintegrating film. The dosage form is capable of delivering an agent to a patient at the desired oral mucosa site over an extended period of time while reducing patient discomfort or annoyance associated with conventional sustained release mucoadhesive films that must reside on the oral mucosa during the period of sustained release.

Abstract: An orally administered dosage form that facilitates delivery of an agent locally in the buccal cavity for a sustained period of time includes mucoadhesive particles that are made of at least a mucoadhesive material combined with the agent, and which are dispersed in a disintegrating film. The dosage form is capable of delivering an agent to a patient at the desired oral mucosa site over an extended period of time while reducing patient discomfort or annoyance associated with conventional sustained release mucoadhesive films that must reside on the oral mucosa during the period of sustained release.

Abstract: An oral film dosage form includes a high viscosity polymer in an amount of from 1% to 5% by dry weight to reduce, modulate and/or control Cmax of an active agent. The high viscosity polymer has a viscosity of from 100 cps to 500 cps as determined at 2% concentration in water by weight at 25° C. using a Brookfield LVF viscometer with spindle no.

Abstract: An oral film dosage form includes a high viscosity polymer in an amount of from 1% to 5% by dry weight to reduce, modulate and/or control Cmax of an active agent. The high viscosity polymer has a viscosity of from 100 cps to 500 cps as determined at 2% concentration in water by weight at 25° C. using a Brookfield LVF viscometer with spindle no. 2 at 60 rpm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method for treating a neurodegenerative disease or condition associated with neuroinflammation induced by a leukotriene. The device is a film unit dosage form having a film layer and a safe and effective amount of a leukotriene receptor antagonist or leukotriene synthesis inhibitor. The device is configured and formulated to achieve transmucosal and/or enteral delivery of the leukotriene receptor antagonist or leukotriene synthesis inhibitor. The method includes transmucosally and/or enterally delivering to an animal in need of treatment, a safe and effective amount of a leukotriene blocker capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier.

Abstract: Oral film dosage forms that provide improved solubilization and stabilization of an active ingredient in particle form include at least one primary crystallization inhibitor in an amount that inhibits growth and/or agglomeration of the active ingredient, a polyoxyethylated fatty acid glycerides in an amount that further enhances inhibition of crystallization, growth and agglomeration of the particles of the pharmaceutically active ingredient; and at least one plasticizer present in an amount that is effective to increase flexibility and elasticity of the film dosage form.