Authors : Bhavyashree Naik V; Dr. Viresh K Chandur

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr1440

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Abstract : Spray drying is a cutting-edge pharmaceutical technology that improves the solubility, dissolution rate, and bioavailability of drugs that are poorly soluble in water. In a typical spray drying cycle, a liquid drug solution is converted into fine droplets, which are instantly dried to form solid particles. The resulting amorphous solid dispersions provide much better stability and dissolution attributes for the drugs than their crystalline forms. Spray drying enables the development of controlled-release formulations for inhalable drugs, as well as those delivered by nanoparticulate drug carriers. In addition, this method is cost efficient and easily scalable. Other traditional solid dispersion techniques, like freeze-drying and hot-melt extrusion, do not allow the incorporation of multiple excipients as easily onto the drug substance, providing the technological edge to the spray drying method. While spray drying offers some benefits, it is not devoid of weaknesses including thermal decomposition, leftover solvents, and the sticking of particles that can compromise the quality and stability of the product. It is crucial to consider several factors such as the composition of the feed, efficiency of atomization, temperature during drying, and the flow of air while optimizing the process. Improvements to formulation stability and manufacturing performance have become easier with advancement in material science and optimization of procedures. With the improvements being made with the research of pharmaceuticals, this method of spray drying continues to be useful for producing new systems of drug delivery with more treatment benefits and more usefulness in modern medicine.

Keywords : Spray Drying, Solid Dispersion, Bioavailability, Drug Solubility, Pharmaceutical Formulations, Amorphous Solid Dispersion, Controlled Release, Dry Powder Inhalers, Nanoparticle Formulation, Process Optimization.

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