Advances in Solid Dosage Forms for Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Pharmacy and Formulation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is well known that pediatric pharmacotherapy is traditionally based on a reduced number of dosage forms. In many cases, adaptations need to be made from medications that are originally intended for adults, but this practice is not without risks such as incorrect dosing, adverse reactions, lack of adherence due to poor organoleptic characteristics, and, ultimately, therapeutic failure. Consequently, in recent years, many efforts have been directed toward overcoming these difficulties, primarily through the development of oral liquid forms such as solutions, suspensions, and emulsions.
However, recently, research in pediatric pharmacotherapy has undergone significant changes in terms of developments and goals. This new trend, promoted by organizations like the World Health Organization and the European Medicines Agency, has shifted research toward the design and development of new solid dosage forms, which combine safety and efficacy with the superior physical and chemical stability inherent to solids. This, in turn, facilitates the work of healthcare providers and treatment success.
This Special Issue will focus on the pharmaceutical formulation and development process of new solid dosage forms for pediatric patients. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: orodispersible tablets (ODTs) and oral lyophilisates, minitablets and microtablets, chewable and dispersible tablets, oral films (orally dissolving films), multiparticulate systems (pellets, granules, and sprinkle formulations), 3D-printed pharmaceuticals for personalized pediatric dosing, and innovative solid-to-gel systems.
Dr. Sabrina Andrea Flor
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pediatric pharmacotherapy
- patient-centric design
- flexible solid dosage forms
- age-appropriate formulations
- dose uniformity
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