2020 年 57 巻 2 号 p. 103-107
Recently, X-ray computed tomography (CT) has attracted attention as a powerful tool to determine internal structure of fine granules non-destructively. In this article, we explain an example of unique drug release characteristics from temperature-sensitive wax matrix formulations composed of low-melting-point microcrystalline wax using X-ray CT and review the usefulness of this analysis in the field of pharmaceutical development.