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US 2012/0074614 A1Published application
Systems, methods and apparatuses for manufacturing dosage forms
AssigneeMcNeil-PPC, Inc.
InventorsHarry S. Sowden, Bernard F. Plantz, Shun Por Li
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Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatuses for manufacturing dosage forms, and to dosage forms made using such systems, methods and apparatuses are provided. Novel compression, thermal cycle molding, and thermal setting molding modules are disclosed. One or more of such modules may be linked, preferably via novel transfer device, into an overall system for making dosage forms.
Claims8
A method of preparing a compressed dosage form comprising the steps of:
- (i) placing a supply of powder in flow communication with a die, said die comprising a die cavity therein;
- (ii) applying suction to said die cavity so as to cause powder to flow into said die cavity;
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- (iii) compressing said powder in said die cavity so as to form a compressed dosage form.
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