METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TABLETS CONTAINING PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS

摘要

A method of improving the physical properties of an solid oral dosage form, especially a tablet, uses an external lubricant during the compaction process. The solid oral dosage form comprises a pharmacologically active agent, for example a protein or polypeptide, and a delivery agent. Tablet properties, such as hardness, disintegration time and dissolution, are improved using the method.