Buccal Film: An Advance Technology for Oral Drug Delivery

Now-a-days formulation of the dosage form and the techniques for administration of the dosage form became a novel approach in pharmaceutical industry. One of the advance technologies is formulation of buccal film. It is an alternative to traditional oral solid dosage form mainly in pediatric and geriatric patients who experience difficulties in swallowing oral solid dosage form. The buccal mucosa provides a direct entry into the circulation and avoid acidic environment. Film casting technique is the common technique for manufacture of buccal film. It is a proven and accepted technology for the delivery of personal care products and proteins.