Goldman Sachs Group Inc has patented a solid pharmaceutical formulation containing misoprostol for cervical ripening, labor induction, and postpartum hemorrhage prevention. The dispersible tablet allows alternative routes of administration, with specific ingredients for sublingual or oral use. GlobalData’s report on Goldman Sachs Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Pharmaceutical tablet for misoprostol administration

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12005041B2) discloses a pharmaceutical tablet containing misoprostol as the sole active ingredient, suitable for sublingual or oral administration as an immediate release tablet. The tablet comprises specific percentages of crospovidone, cross-linked polymer of carboxymethyl cellulose, starch, microcrystalline cellulose, and a flow agent, ensuring the total does not exceed 100 wt %. The tablet is designed for use in treatments such as cervical ripening or labor induction in pregnant women, with variations in disintegration time and water dispersion capabilities outlined in the claims.

The patent details various formulations of the pharmaceutical tablet, specifying the composition percentages of key ingredients like crospovidone, starch, and microcrystalline cellulose, along with the disintegration time and water dispersion properties. The tablet is free of extended release agents, ensuring immediate release upon administration. Additionally, the tablet's ability to disintegrate upon contact with a minimal amount of water and its dispersion characteristics in a specified timeframe are highlighted. The patent also emphasizes the tablet's suitability for specific medical applications, such as cervical ripening and induction of labor, catering to the needs of pregnant individuals.

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