Optimizing Transdermal Drug Delivery with Novasome Nanocarriers: AQuality by Design (QbD) Framework

Abstract: A revolutionary encapsulation-based drug delivery technique called novasome technology outperforms conventional liposome systems in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. It is comprised of free fatty acid, cholesterol, and surfactant, which combine to yield better vesicle properties for medication administration. Numerous research endeavors have examined the ideal blend of surfactant types, free fatty acids, and their proportions, along with the formulation elements that might substantially impact the vesicle properties. It has been shown that novasome technology may be used to deliver various drugs, such as vaccines, niflumic acid, zolmitriptan, and terconazole. To develop the most effective novasomal formulations with significant drug loading and nano-metric form, it is important to find the appropriate ratio between core components along with critical manufacturing process determinants. Understanding the interplay between these factors requires applying Quality by Design (QBD) in combination with Design of Experiments (DoE). These may be applied for both scale-up and lab-scale applications. This manuscript includes a detailed view of novasomes and the involvement of QBD.