Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for the intranasal administration of zolpidem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Preferred compositions of the invention are in the form of aqueous solutions. Optionally the compositions of the invention comprise a cyclodextrin and/or chitosan, a salt or derivative thereof or a salt of a derivative of chitosan. The compositions can be used for the treatment or prevention insomnia or the treatment of neurological disorders such as those arising from brain trauma, stroke and spinocerebellar ataxia or in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Provided are biodegradable microparticles, which exhibit a linear release profile of active agent, and methods for making the microparticles. The microparticles include a mixture of a biodegradable polymer, a water soluble polymer, and an active agent. Preferred biodegradable polymers include lactide homopolymers or copolymers of lactide and glycolide, and preferred water soluble polymers include poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) or PEG copolymers. The microparticles are made using an emulsion/solvent extraction method, in which the continuous phase of the secondary emulsion contains an organic solvent that is miscible with the organic solvent in the primary emulsion.