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Scientists have recently completed the development of sensing technologies that provide a full range of solutions, from chemical variation detection to taste and odour assessment for R&D and factory QC needs. The industry now has access to a breakthrough tool in the development of oral pharmaceutical formulations.
Medicine's Bad Taste as the Major Cause of Non-Compliance
Unpleasant or bitter taste is a common feature of many pharmaceutical drugs. However, sensory characteristics such as odour and taste significantly affect patient acceptance, preference and compliance and, after efficiency and safety, are of upmost importance in determining market success. For prescription drugs (Rx), a high palatability can ensure faster market success of a drug and patient dosage compliance. For a generic or OTC (over the counter) drug, it can be the single-most important factor in establishing or maintaining market leadership, and, increasingly, today's prescription drugs become tomorrow's OTCs or generics.
Another major market request is linked to nutritional foods. This has blossomed into a powerful entity in today's marketplace. For these new products and also new consumers, organoleptic properties are the challenge that has to be met in order to increase market share.
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