Background There is no consistent framework for patient-centric drug product design,
despite the common understanding that drug product acceptability and preferences …

Background Beyond the direct pharmacological effect of medicines, preferences and
perceptions toward a particular oral solid dosage form (OSDF) play a crucial role in recovery …

Objectives Age-related changes mean that the older population can encounter barriers
toward taking medication orally. Further work is needed to identify the characteristics of oral …

Swallowability, visual perception, and any handling to be conducted prior to use are all
influence factors on the acceptability of an oral dosage form by the patient. Knowing the …

Older people represent a very heterogeneous patient population and are the major user
group of medication. Age-related changes mean that this population can encounter barriers …

Presenting many advantages, solid oral dosage forms (SODFs) are widely manufactured
and frequently prescribed in older populations regardless of the specific characteristics of …

Patients play an important role in achieving the desired therapeutic outcomes, as they are
frequently responsible for their own medication management. To facilitate drug …

Objectives The current study aims to evaluate dosage form preferences in children and
young adults together with identifying the key pragmatic dosage form characteristics that …

The swallowability of solid oral dosage forms (SODFs) is crucial for medication safety and
adherence. Both regulatory agencies and sponsors are concerned with bringing …

The oral sensory perception of medicines is an important quality attribute that can influence
adherence to medication. A systematic review identified studies reporting both in vitro and in …