From solubility screening in early drug selection to later stages of formulation optimization, Gattefossé lipid-based excipients are used in the development of novel dosage forms that are sophisticated, yet simple to produce.

Sophistication is implied in the selection of an appropriate lipid system for the drug at hand. Depending on the choice of excipient(s) and formulation techniques, one can obtain a variety of systems including physical mixtures, solid solutions, solid dispersions, and self micro-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS).
These and other liquid and semi-solid lipid systems may then be incorporated in a number of dosage forms including granules, pellets, tablets and capsules using conventional equipment with relative ease and process simplicity.

Gattefossé can provide a wealth of information on recent formulation strategies that capitalize on the bioavailability enhancing function of lipid excipients.
A comprehensive range of excipients with a variety of composition, solubility behavior, melting characteristics, and emulsifying properties (HLB) are available at Gattefossé: