Abstract: The present invention provides a crystalline form of rosuvastatin calcium characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having peaks at about 4.7, 19.4 and 22.3° 2?±0.2° 2?. The crystalline form of the invention may be further characterized by a DSC thermogram with an endotherm at about 132° C. and another broad endotherm at about 220° C. to about 240° C., and a TGA thermogram showing a weight loss of about of 3 to about 5 percent up to about 100° C. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the crystalline rosuvastatin calcium, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: Crystalline pantoprazole sodium Forms II, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX and XX; pantoprazole sodium solvates containing water, acetone, butanol, methylethylketone, dimethylcarbonate, propanol and 2-methylpropanol; and amorphous pantoprazole sodium are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a crystalline rosuvastatin intermediate and processes for preparation thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a crystalline (polymorphic) form of fexofenadine hydrochloride, denominated fexofenadine hydrochloride Form XVI.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline forms of quetiapine hemifumarate, denominated quetiapine hemifumarate form II and quetiapine hemifumarate form III. These novel crystalline forms of quetiapine hemifumarate have been characterized by methods including x-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform IR spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Methods for preparation of the novel crystalline quetiapine hemifumarate form II as its chloroform solvate and its dichloromethane solvate, form III as its chloroform solvate, and form I are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing levofloxacin hemihydrate, comprising: maintaining levofloxacin at a first elevated temperature in a first solvent; adding a polar solvent to precipitate the levofloxacin hemihydrate, wherein the polar solvent comprises water; and recovering the levofloxacin hemihydrate. The invention also provides a method of converting a levofloxacin form to levofloxacin hemihydrate, comprising storing one or more forms selected from the group consisting of Forms A, B, C, F, G and H for a sufficient time to permit the one or more forms to convert to levofloxacin hemihydrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline solid of carvedilol or a solvate thereof, to processes for its preparation, to compositions containing it and to its use in medicine. This invention further relates to a novel process for preparing a crystalline solid of carvedilol Form II.

Abstract: Provided are crystalline forms of Cinacalet HCl and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline solid of carvedilol or a solvate thereof, to processes for its preparation, to compositions containing it and to its use in medicine. This invention further relates to a novel process for preparing a crystalline solid of carvedilol Form II.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystal forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride Forms V, VI and VIII through XV and processes for their preparation and preparation of amorphous form and other crystalline forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride. Forms XIV and XV are solvates of ethyl acetate, while Form IX is anhydrous, but can be crystallized as a solvate of MTBE or cyclohexane. The forms are useful for administration to humans and animals to alleviate symptoms caused by histamine. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions of the new crystalline forms.

Abstract: Provided are crystalline forms of nateglinide, labeled Forms A, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, T, U, V, Y, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? and ?, processes for their preparation and processes for preparation of other crystalline forms of nateglinide. Also provided are their pharmaceutical formulations and methods of administration.

Abstract: Provided is a novel crystal form of pioglitazone hydrochloride and a method for making it. Also provided is a method for making a known crystal form of pioglitazone hydrochloride.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline solid of carvedilol or a solvate thereof, to processes for its preparation, to compositions containing it and to its use in medicine. This invention further relates to a novel process for preparing a crystalline solid of carvedilol Form II.

Abstract: Provided are crystalline forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Crystalline pantoprazole sodium Forms II, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX and XX; pantoprazole sodium solvates containing water, acetone, butanol, methylethylketone, dimethylcarbonate, propanol and 2-methylpropanol; and amorphous pantoprazole sodium are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a crystalline (polymorphic) form of fexofenadine hydrochloride, denominated fexofenadine hydrochloride Form XVI.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel forms of atorvastatin designated Forms VI, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII and novel processes for their preparation as well as processes for preparing atorvastatin Forms I, II, IV, V and amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition of telmisartan comprising a) a telmisartan compound, b) a surfactant, c) a basic agent, and d) at least one diluent wherein the composition comprises less than 25% of water soluble diluents. The telmisartan compound is preferably present from about 12.5% to about 15.5%. At least one water insoluble diluent is preferred for use in the pharmaceutical composition in an amount from about 40% to about 70% of the total weight of the pharmaceutical composition. A preferred water insoluble diluent is microcrystalline cellulose. Also described are a pharmaceutical composition comprising telmisartan having a powder X-ray diffraction pattern, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical composition, and a crystalline form of Telmisartan.

Abstract: Provided is a crystalline form of fexofenadine free base and processes for its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystal forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride Forms V, VI and VIII through XV and processes for their preparation and preparation of amorphous form and other crystalline forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride. Forms XIV and XV are solvates of ethyl acetate, while Form IX is a solvate of MTBE or cyclohexane. The forms are useful for administration to humans and animals to alleviate symptoms caused by histamine. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions of the new crystalline forms.