Prashant Deshpande, Head, Process & Technology Support at ACG Engineering, discusses the critical process parameters of film coating and the measurement, monitoring and recording of tablet bed temperature in batch manufacturing.
Film coating is an important stage in the manufacture of pharmaceutical tablets, powders and granules. In addition to controlling drug release, it can be used to mask bitter tastes, enhance product appearance, appeal and the colour. Film coating is mostly opted for to help identify and enhance a market brand. All these factors improve patient compliance.