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16 April 2019 Tablets & Capsules F ilm-coating technology has undergone a steady evolu- tion over the last half century. At the beginning, film coating was limited to some extent by the need to rely on the use of organic solvents. However, beginning in the late 1970s, technological improvements in processing equipment and related technologies enabled a gradual adoption of aqueous coating formulations, a trend that facilitated an increase in the number of film-coated prod- ucts introduced into the marketplace. This article discusses how film coating technology is helping solid oral dosage manufacturers adopt continuous processes and meet the needs of pediatric patients. Delivering solutions: How film-coating technology is addressing modern pharmaceutical industry trends Stuart C. Porter, Kapish Karan, Ronald Hach, and Nicole Mendonsa Ashland Specialty Ingredients tablet coating