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6 October 2016 Tablets & Capsules research Researchers encapsulate insulin with lipids NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY— Researchers at Niagara University encapsulated insulin using neutral, lipid-based particles they developed called CholestosomesTM. The natu- rally occurring lipids resist stomach acids, allowing the insulin to pass through the stomach and intestines without degrading. Animal studies showed that some formulations of insulin-loaded CholestosomesTM are highly bioavailable. The researchers plan to optimize the formulation and conduct more animal testing. Researchers claim first new asthma tablet in 20 years LEICESTER, UK—Researchers at the University of Leicester said they developed the first new asthma tablet in nearly 20 years using fevipiprant. In a study of 61 patients, the tablet significantly decreased the symptoms of asthma, improved lung function, reduced inflammation, and repaired the lining of airways. In addition to the medications participants were already taking, one group took 225 milligrams of fevipiprant orally twice daily for 12 weeks. All others took a placebo. In the treated group, the percentage of sputum eosinophil— which is higher in people with asthma—decreased from an average of 5.4 percent to 1.1 percent over 12 weeks. The results of the study appear in the September 2016 issue of The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. markets Inspection machines market to exceed $396.4 million by 2021 PUNE, INDIA—The global market for inspection machines is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.9 percent, reaching $396.4 Million by 2021, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. The report, which identifies market end-users as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device manufactur- ers, and nutraceutical and cosmetics companies, estimates pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies account for the largest market shares. Factors driving growth in this market include increases in product recalls, adoption of automation, and regulations mandat- ing GMP compliance. The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing segment for inspection machines. The report identifies Bosch, Cognex, Omron, Mettler-Toledo, Teledyne, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Brevetti, and Körber Medipak Systems as leaders in this market. Market for OTCs to grow more than 6 percent annually ELMHURST, IL—The global mar- ket for over-the-counter (OTC) drug products will reach $162 billion by 2020, according to a report from Technavio, "Global Over-the-Counter Drug Market 2016-2020." That repre- sents a compound annual growth rate tion om applica t ears of cus e than 60 y Mor . try eutical indus e in the pharmac xperienc e erials t der and bulk ma w ent po er 000 diff , er 10 Ov ee wing and Non-Fr ee-Flo handled—including Fr ed t oma o fully aut omponents t om sanitary c Fr e t ea e cr ems, w t s y ontinuous s ch or c t ba ely sing solutions entir es oc eutical pr pharmac our needs and goals. ound y ar our e y et us solv L t pneuma challenges. ma - u - c a v t i s i V AX -M U - C A VA - 0 0 8 l l a c r o w ee Flo handled including Fr x echnical e ders. T w o wing P Flo tion. And an airtight perf alida T v AT T and S AT FA t ma s wha ' . It ee ant e guar manc ed as the pharmac t as unique and trus tion solutions w oma s aut es oc pr ying e v on tic c c i t uma e pn /p m o c . x a X. ee ing and Non-Fr pertise including or n airtight perf - X -U-MA C A es VA k eutical pharmac e design. w A X -U-MA C A V — 17 MDL1050 or er f eiv ec acuum R Sanitary V anules. ders and gr w fine po CH & T TEMS • BA S YS S & S OMPONENT ONVEYING C TIC C CEPTED • PNEUMA C A - A /USD Y/ AR ANIT S ONTROLS & C -C TEMS • UL S YS CH WEIGHING & SCALING S T TEMS • BAT S YS TI-INGREDIENT HANDLING S MULT ART 11 C TRUCTION • 21 CFR P ONS TERIALS OF C CERTIFIED MAT / VED APPRO - A FD TEMS • CIP DESIGNS S YS ONVEYING S CUUM C A MOBILE VA TION ONTINUOUS OPERA & C GES A CK A ONTROL P ROLS & C OMPLIANCE C