In implementing quality by design for drug formulation, it is crucial to identify the critical properties of excipients and understand how their variation affects the final drug product. Yihong Qiu, senior research fellow for Oral Drug Products, Manufacturing Science & Technology, AbbVie, Inc., is giving a presentation at CPhI North America titled, “Understanding Critical Excipient Properties to Ensure Consistent Quality of Amorphous Solid Dispersion and Extended-Release Products.” The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, at 4 pm. Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Dr. Qiu, who shared some of his insights on the topic.

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