Lubrizol announces that an Apisolex polymer excipient-enabled drug formulation is in Phase 1 clinical trials.
Introduced to the market in 2022, Apisolex polymer excipient is a polyamino acid-based polymer that enhances the solubility of BCS Class II and IV active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Apisolex polymer excipient is manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines and can be used in dosage forms for various routes of administration, including parenteral.
The use of Apisolex polymer excipient has been proven to increase the solubility of certain APIs by as much as 50,000-fold. Apisolex polymer excipient is currently being evaluated in multiple programs across the globe, enabling delivery of hard-to-formulate APIs from various therapeutic classes and by multiple routes.
Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with over 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and over 7,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.
