Tutorial: Taste masking in chewable tablets

With patient-friendly dosage forms at the centre of current global trends, new and innovative formats are taking both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical world by storm. Our chewable concepts focus not only on palatability, but also on how to overcome challenges like taste masking, compactability, and patient adherence. With their easily recognisable and appealing features, chewable tablets are recommended for both the pediatric and geriatric population. Here we present one of our concepts developed for active ageing, made by granulation and the consecutive direct compression method.

Globally, the bone and joint health supplements market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% between 2019 and 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 1.7 billion people worldwide experience musculoskeletal issues such as osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteo-arthritis. Peak bone mass may determine the risk of developing bone health issues, such as osteoporosis, later in life. Statistics show that 20% of women and 6% of men worldwide are affected by bone health issues.