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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.