EMA releases revised guidance on paediatric medicines

Published: 28-Jan-2013
Regulatory Pharmaceutical

Focuses on administration and dosage forms


The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released further guidance on developing paediatric medicines.

Taking account of the latest science, the advice focuses on administration and dosage forms; excipients in formulation; modified release preparations; and dosing frequency. There is detailed guidance on administering medicines through feeding tubes and also inhalation. Comments are requested by 31 March.

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