In the fast-moving world of pharmaceutical formulation, excipients often don’t get the spotlight they deserve. We at Pharma Excipient try to change this for a certain amount of time, as you probably know.
Yet excipients are the unsung heroes that determine whether a drug product is stable, palatable, and manufacturable at scale. Recognizing this, BENEO’s galenIQ™ team has launched a podcast-style video series titled Excipient Talk – brought to you by galenIQ™, designed to give excipients their moment center stage also on this format.
Hosted by Dr. Michael Black, the series brings together formulation experts, manufacturing partners, and industry innovators. Each episode runs in a short interview-based format, making it accessible both for busy professionals and those new to the excipient field. The podcast seeks to share knowledge, illustrate real-world applications, and spark conversations across the pharma community.
A Range of Perspectives
One of the strengths of Excipient Talk lies in its breadth. Rather than focusing narrowly on product features, the episodes cover diverse perspectives across formulation science, manufacturing, and innovation. A few highlights illustrate the range:
- Sustainability at the Core: In an episode with Nordic Bioproducts Group, the discussion centers on developing sustainable micro-crystalline cellulose in Finland. It’s a glimpse into how greener raw materials are entering excipient production, reflecting a growing industry priority.
- Scaling Up in Practice: Another episode features Gergő Kovács from KUK Hungary, who shares lessons from scaling up technology transfer and market implementation using galenIQ™. This practical focus bridges the gap between lab-scale feasibility and commercial reality.
- Versatility in Formulation: Episode 6 highlights the broad adaptability of galenIQ™ across multiple manufacturing processes. From direct compression to wet granulation, the excipient demonstrates the flexibility that formulators value when moving between production lines.
- Processing Innovations: A technically rich episode explores the use of galenIQ™ as a binder in twin-screw granulation. For process engineers, this is a chance to dive deeper into one of the most dynamic areas of modern pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Excipient Talk consolidates the expertise of the interview partners into a digestible, conversation-driven format. The regularly released schedule also ensures a steady flow of new content, helping listeners keep pace with evolving practices.
Hosted by Dr. Michael Black, the series brings together formulation experts, manufacturing partners, and industry innovators.
Looking Ahead
The Excipient Talk team has hinted at future episodes tackling subjects such as wet granulation, probiotics, and film-coating. Each of these areas adds another layer of relevance: wet granulation is a cornerstone of solid dosage production, probiotics bring new formulation challenges, and film-coating remains essential for patient compliance and product stability. Together, they suggest that the podcast will continue to grow in both technical depth and topical diversity.
Tune In
For anyone working in pharmaceutical R&D, formulation development, or process engineering, Excipient Talk is well worth adding to your watchlist. The series offers bite-sized expert insights in a friendly, conversational format that manages to be both educational and engaging.
Episodes are available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm5UnsmxmhyAojuYlqPEMvxWBI_h4l7Cj), and updates are regularly shared via BENEO’s LinkedIn channel.
Source: Beneo
