Last Updated: November 10, 2026

Details for Patent: 6,730,325

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Summary for Patent: 6,730,325

Title:	Multiparticulate modified release composition
Abstract:	The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition. The plasma profile achieved by the multiparticulate modified release composition is advantageous in reducing patient tolerance to the active ingredient and in increasing patient compliance by reducing dosage frequency.
Inventor(s):	John G. Devane, Paul Stark, Niall M. M. Fanning
Assignee:	Alkermes Pharma Ireland Ltd , DV Technology LLC , Recro Gainesville LLC
Application Number:	US09/850,425
Patent Claim Types: see list of patent claims	Use; Composition; Formulation; Delivery; Dosage form;

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