The purpose of the Modified Release Focus Group (MRFG) is to provide a forum for
scientists - representing academia, industry, and regulatory agencies - involved in
the mechanistic understanding, formulation design & development, process development
& scale-up, as well as the related regulatory aspects of modified release dosage
forms. Modifying the release of a drug from a dosage form is desired to control the
physiological site and timing of drug uptake by the body. This focus group will give
a forum to exchange ideas and share learnings in the field of modified drug release
technology.
Modified release formulation design can be conducted for oral and non-oral
administration routes. For an oral dosage form, modification of drug release can be
achieved via mechanisms that include drug diffusion, dosage form erosion,
osmosis-mediated drug delivery, and others. Particulate, matrix, and coated systems
represent a major portion of the oral modified release dosage forms. Modified drug
release from dosage forms is complemented by the allied processes of drug design, of
dosage administration, and of membrane transport & absorption of drug to the
biological site of action; discussion of these phenomena are the subject of other
AAPS-sponsored focus groups. The MRFG develops joint programming with these other
focus groups to offer members comprehensive coverage of important drug delivery
challenges and technologies.
Some of the activities of the Modified Release Focus Group
(MRFG) are:
- Solicit and submit programming ideas
related to modified release topics for AAPS annual meetings.
- Organize educational events such as
workshops and symposia, as appropriate.
- Pose questions or answer those of others'
in the MRFG Forum, a chat board for Focus Group members
(non-confidential information, only, please).
- Bring together scientists interested in this area via email
distribution lists, newsletters, face to face meeting at the
annual meeting, etc.
These activities need member participation, so join the Modified
Release Focus Group today, and get your professional colleagues
to join, as well.
Click here
to fill out a Focus Group Membership Form.
As a member, participate in MRFG activities - for instance,
join a MRFG Forum discussion
to ask a question, start a topic, or share your expertise for the
enrichment of others - and learn, share, or serve, as you like.
Follow the MRFG Forum on this website, the Listserv e-mailings,
or contact the Chair for information about how MRFG can make
you a better informed pharmaceutical scientist.
Questions about the Modified Release Focus Group may be directed to:
Dr. Dave Wallick, Chair
Phone: 989-636-1018
JOIN THE MODIFIED RELEASE FOCUS GROUP
To join the Modified Release Focus Group, click here.
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