Abuse resistant drug formulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9974751
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13731587

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A pharmaceutical composition may include a granulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse by an individual mixed with at least two materials, a first material that is substantially water insoluble and at least partially alcohol soluble and a second material that is substantially alcohol insoluble and at least partially water soluble, wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the two materials are granulated in the presence of water and alcohol. The composition may also include a coating on the granulate exhibiting crush resistance which may have a material that is deposited on the granulate using an alcohol based solvent. The composition further comprises a second particle comprising a fat/wax. The present invention also includes a coated granulate, various dosage forms of the composition, as well as methods of production and tableting.

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  • CIMA LABS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Habib, Walid Brooklyn Park, US 18 540
Hamed, Ehab Brooklyn Park, US 25 403
Hillman, Lisa Brooklyn Park, US 3 42
Kraling, Carrie Brooklyn Park, US 7 92
Moe, Derek Brooklyn Park, US 23 414

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