Unparalleled experience in the development of unique oral dose delivery systems

We’re experts in taste masking & customized release for oral dosage forms

  • Leading partner to >100 pharmaceutical companies across Branded, Specialty, Generic, Veterinarian and OTC segments
  • Portfolio of 65+ commercial products globally across multiple therapeutic areas
  • Expertise from product development to GMP approved commercial manufacturing
  • Four R&D and manufacturing locations
  • 800 employees

Sources:

  • VitalStim Therapy (2005).  Dysphagia: Fact sheet.  
  • Mennella, J. A., Spector, A. C., Reed, D. R., & Coldwell, S. E. (2013). The bad taste of medicines: overview of basic research on bitter taste. Clinical therapeutics, 35(8), 1225-1246.
  • DeRoche, C., Macclaren, G., & Sonies, B. (2000). Pill Swallowing in America: A National Survey of Adults. Harris Interactive Survey.
  • St. John’s University.

Our technologies address the needs of multiple, large patient populations

Dysphagia

  • 1 in 17 people will develop dysphagia in their lifetime
  • Indication specific dysphagia can result from a variety of diseases including stroke, MS, mental health disorders, GERD, and cancers of the throat

Pediatrics

  • Unpleasant taste is the biggest barrier for completing treatment in pediatrics
  • Proper taste masking increases compliance 53% to 90%

Geriatrics

  • 26% of geriatric patients reported difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules
  • Extended release formulations and titratable dosage forms are required to improve compliance

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Nathan Dormer

Director, Drug Product Development

Nathan Dormer, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of Drug Product Development & Site Leader at Adare Pharma Solutions and is responsible for pharmaceutical development activities at Adare’s facilities, supporting a team of formulation scientists and analysts. He is a pharmaceutical scientist and bioengineer by training, with more than 16 years of experience developing microsphere-based solid oral and parenteral/implantable dosage forms in academic, innovator, and CDMO settings. Dr. Dormer earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering and his Ph.D. (w/Honors) in Bioengineering from The University of Kansas while receiving NIH-sponsored Pharmaceutical Biotech Training.

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