Abstract: A solid dosage form for oral administration to a patient comprising a core tablet sheathed in an annular body of compressed powder or granular material is provided. A preferred embodiment of the solid dosage form reduces contact of the active ingredient in solid form with the mucosa lining the gastrointestinal tract, which is particularly advantageous for delivering an ulcerative drug. A tool set comprising a columnar punch and a punch assembly comprising an annular punch and core rod, and a tableting process for making the solid dosage form are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of administering a delayed release 6-mercaptopurine pharmaceutical composition to patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease which provide for release of the 6-mercaptopurine after passage of the pharmaceutical composition through the stomach are disclosed. The methods result in significant clinical improvement despite leading to very little systemic absorption of 6-mercaptopurine and also result in very few undesirable side effects.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions of levodopa resulting in extended absorption profiles and methods of treatment using the compositions.

Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical compositions of fenofibrate, and dosage forms containing them, that include fenofibrate, a polyethylene glycol, and a polyethylene-polypropylene glycol; wherein the compositions are made by subliming a sublimable carrier from a combination of fenofibrate, the polyethylene glycol, and the polyethylene-polypropylene glycol with the sublimable carrier, for example menthol.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a drug delivery device for controlled release of a drug, comprising a core that has a cylindrical plug embedded therein; and a coating that at least partially surrounds the core. The core is comprised of a drug and excipients. The coating surrounding the core is essentially impermeable to the drug. The cylindrical plug, which is embedded in the core, may be hollow or solid. The drug delivery device enables zero-order drug release profiles as well as more complicated release profiles to be obtained. The invention is also directed to a method of making the drug delivery device.

Abstract: The invention provides at least a composition for the treatment of elevated levels of triglycerides, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of fenofibrate or another fibrate drug intimately associated with menthol, optionally in the presence of at least one surfactant mixture. The invention also provides a method for the treatment of elevated levels of triglycerides in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of fenofibrate or another fibrate drug and menthol, wherein the fenofibrate or the other fibrate drug is in intimate association with the menthol, wherein the menthol can be menthol or menthol surfactant mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides at least a composition for the treatment of elevated levels of triglycerides, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of fenofibrate or another fibrate drug intimately associated with a polyethylene glycol and a poloxamer, preferably PEG 1000 and Poloxamer 407. The invention also provides a method for the treatment of elevated levels of triglycerides in a subject, comprising administering to the subject the fenofibrate composition of the invention.

Abstract: A zero-order release pharmaceutical dosage form for oral administration to a patient comprising a core tablet sheathed in an annular body of compressed powder or granular material is provided. A preferred embodiment of the zero-order release pharmaceutical dosage form is a solid pharmaceutical dosage form which reduces contact of the active ingredient in solid form with the mucosa lining the gastrointestinal tract, which is particularly advantageous for delivering an ulcerative drug. A process for making the zero-order release pharmaceutical dosage form are also provided.

Abstract: A zero-order release pharmaceutical dosage form for oral administration to a patient comprising a core tablet sheathed in an annular body of compressed powder or granular material is provided. A preferred embodiment of the zero-order release pharmaceutical dosage form is a solid pharmaceutical dosage form which reduces contact of the active ingredient in solid form with the mucosa lining the gastrointestinal tract, which is particularly advantageous for delivering an ulcerative drug. A process for making the zero-order release pharmaceutical dosage form are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides at least a composition for the treatment of elevated levels of triglycerides, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a fibrate drug, preferably fenofibrate, intimately associated with a surfactant mixture, preferably a mixture comprising PGE 6000 and poloxamer 407. The invention also provides a method for the treatment of elevated levels of triglycerides in a subject, comprising administering to the subject the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical dosage form for oral administration to a patient comprising an enterically coated core tablet sheathed in an annular body of compressed powder or granular material. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical dosage form for co-administration of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients. The present invention also provides a method comprising administering the dosage form of the present invention to a patient with impaired gastric motility, such as a patient with Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Provided are microparticles of active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug delivery vehicles comprising same, and methods for making them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising solutions of drugs in menthol, especially drugs that are poorly soluble in water, and to methods for making such compositions.

Abstract: Provided are microparticles of active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug delivery vehicles comprising same, and methods for making them.

Abstract: Provided are microparticles of active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug delivery vehicles comprising same, and methods for making them.

Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical dosage forms that include rasagiline formulated and fabricated so that release of rasagiline in the stomach is retarded or inhibited.

Abstract: The invention encompasses a compositions of at least one statin, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, and at least one surface active agent. In the composition, about 9% to about 50% by weight of the statin is hydrolyzed from a closed lactone form to an open hydroxy acid form when the composition is placed in an aqueous acidic solution. The invention also encompasses method of making the composition and methods of treating high cholesterol, multiple sclerosis, and/or Alzheimer's disease using the compositions described herein.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a nanoparticle and any one of a peptide, a polysaccharide, or a glycoprotein, attached electrostatically thereto, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Uses of the composition and processes for its preparation.

Abstract: A solid dosage form for oral administration to a patient comprising a core tablet sheathed in an annular body of compressed powder or granular material is provided. A preferred embodiment of the solid dosage form reduces contact of the active ingredient in solid form with the mucosa lining the gastrointestinal tract, which is particularly advantageous for delivering an ulcerative drug. A tool set comprising a columnar punch and a punch assembly comprising an annular punch and core rod, and a tableting process for making the solid dosage form are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions for the treatment of Parkinson's disease comprising a therapeutically effective amount of levodopa or a metabolic precursor thereof and at least one dopamine transport inhibitor in sufficient amount to decrease dopamine degradation, wherein the dopamine transport inhibitor is administered to avoid dyskinesia.