A Review on Buccal Films
Abstract
Today there is a demand for the design and development of new dosage forms to improve
patient compliance, safety and efficacy. Buccal Film is a new film technology that meets all
these requirements. Buccal film are delivered via a buccal drug delivery system. Oral films are
small in size, have small doses, are easy to administer, and are more palatable and dose-tolerant
than other oral drug delivery systems such as wafers, troches, microparticles, gels, and tablets.
Buccal film bypasses first-pass metabolism and is therefore an effective dosage form that
improves bioavailability. It adheres well to the buccal layer of the oral cavity and is easier to
use than other dosage forms. Cost-effective, biodegradable, fast-absorbing, elegant, easy-to-
use, non-irritating, no need to swallow drugs. Therefore, it is an acceptable dosage form for
geriatric and pediatric patients. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits,
limitations, manufacturing methods, evaluation parameters, and formulation of buccal films.
