Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update

J Venkata Krishna; Preethi Sudheer

Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update

Abstract

Oral disintegrating films are unique patient-friendly miniature dosage forms that can get hydrated in saliva, disintegrate abruptly and release the drug that gets absorbed into systemic circulation via the oral mucosa. This distinct dosage form has captured the pharmaceutical market due to its therapeutic standpoint, especially in cases delivering drugs to psychic, un-cooperative, and ambulatory patients. This article provides an insight into oral films, their pros and cons, formulation aids, strategies, and challenges. We also address the unique properties, of these systems and polymers used and their properties. The review adds to case studies and also marketed formulations. We also address the unique properties of this system and polymers used and properties.

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English

Subjects

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

J Venkata Krishna ^* This is me
0000-0001-9121-5477
India

Preethi Sudheer
0000-0002-7041-8993
India

Publication Date

June 27, 2025

Submission Date

August 23, 2022

Acceptance Date

November 16, 2022

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Year 2023 Volume: 27 Number: 2

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Krishna, J. V., & Sudheer, P. (2025). Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 27(2), 595-608. https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB

AMA

1.Krishna JV, Sudheer P. Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;27(2):595-608. https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB

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Krishna, J Venkata, and Preethi Sudheer. 2025. “Advancement in the Therapeutic Potential of Drug Candidates via Oral Films: A Brief Update”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27 (2): 595-608. https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB.

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Krishna JV, Sudheer P (June 1, 2025) Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27 2 595–608.

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[1]J. V. Krishna and P. Sudheer, “Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 595–608, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB

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Krishna, J Venkata - Sudheer, Preethi. “Advancement in the Therapeutic Potential of Drug Candidates via Oral Films: A Brief Update”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 27/2 (June 1, 2025): 595-608. https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB.

JAMA

1.Krishna JV, Sudheer P. Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;27:595–608.

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Krishna, J Venkata, and Preethi Sudheer. “Advancement in the Therapeutic Potential of Drug Candidates via Oral Films: A Brief Update”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 27, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 595-08, https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB.

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1.J Venkata Krishna, Preethi Sudheer. Advancement in the therapeutic potential of drug candidates via oral films: a brief update. J. Res. Pharm. [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;27(2):595-608. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA79XR43LB