This story board tells you about the evolution of tablets in pharmaceutical industry from ancient times to recent years.

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Ancient civilizations, such as the
Egyptians and Greeks, used
herbal tablets made from
crushed herbs and other natural
ingredients. These tablets were
often used for medicinal
purposes and were administered
orally, including wound healing
and digestive issues.
Pharmacists developed techniques for
creating pills and powders using
ingredients such as herbs, minerals, and
other compounds. These pills were often
coated to improve taste and
stability.E.g.Dover's Powder, also known
as Pulvis Ipecacuanhae et Opii used to
treat pain, fever, and respiratory
conditions.
During the Middle Ages, pharmacists
began to develop more standardized
medicinal tablets by compressing
powdered herbs and other
substances into solid forms. These
tablets were often used to
administer specific doses of
medicine.The "Pilulae ex aloe
socotrina" (Pills of Socotrine Aloes)
and were used as a laxative.
The introduction of tablet
compression machines
revolutionized the pharmaceutical
industry. Pharmacists could now
create more uniform and
standardized tablets by
compressing powdered drugs into
precise shapes and sizes.E.g.the
compressed tablet form of aspirin,
first introduced by Bayer
(CIRCA 3000 BCE
ONWARDS)
(5TH - 15TH
CENTURY)
Herbal Tablets
(Ancient Times)
Pills and Powders (17th
- 19th Century)
Early Medicinal Tablets
(Middle Ages
Introduction of
Compressed Tablets
(19th Century)
"PHARMATECH: A CHRONOLOGICAL
ODYSSEY OF TABLET
TRANSFORMATIONS IN PHARMACY"
Pharmaceutical companies began
to coat tablets to improve taste,
appearance, and stability. Enteric
coatings were developed to protect
tablets from stomach acid and
ensure targeted delivery in the
intestine.E.g.Enteric-coated aspirin
tablets, such as Bayer Aspirin EC,
were developed in the 20th century
to reduce irritation of the stomach
lining caused by aspirin.
Advances in technology, such as
computer-controlled tablet presses
and automated production lines, have
led to highly efficient and precise
tablet manufacturing processes.
Tablets can now be produced in large
quantities with consistent
quality.Tablets like Tylenol
(acetaminophen) or ibuprofen
produced by various pharmaceutical
companies exemplify modern tablet
manufacturing. These tablets are
mass-produced using computer-
controlled presses and automated
packaging systems to ensure
uniformity and quality.
Coated Tablets (20th
Century)
Modern Tablet
Manufacturing (Late 20th
Century - Present)
Pharmaceutical companies have
developed controlled-release and
extended-release tablet formulations
that deliver medication gradually
over an extended period. These
formulations improve patient
compliance and reduce the frequency
of dosing. OxyContin (oxycodone) is
an example of a controlled-release
tablet designed to provide pain relief
over an extended period. Recent advancements in
pharmaceutical technology have
led to the development of
specialized tablets, such as
sublingual tablets, buccal
tablets, and orally disintegrating
tablets (ODTs). These
formulations offer alternative
routes of administration and
improved patient
convenience.Suboxone
Sublingual Film is a specialized
tablet formulation used in opioid
dependence treatment. It
dissolves under the tongue
(sublingual administration),
delivering the active ingredients
buprenorphine and naloxone
directly into the bloodstream.
Controlled-Release and
Extended-Release
Tablets:
Specialized Tablets and
Drug Delivery Systems:
The future of tablet technology in pharmacy
may involve further advancements in drug
delivery systems, such as nanotechnology-
based tablets for targeted drug delivery,
personalized medicine formulations, and
the integration of digital sensors for real-
time monitoring of patient adherence and
response to treatment.Smart pills, such as
Proteus Discover, incorporate digital
sensors into tablet formulations to monitor
medication adherence and patient health
data in real-time.
This storyboard highlights the evolution of tablets in pharmacy, from
ancient herbal remedies to modern pharmaceutical formulations, and
explores potential future trends in tablet technology.
Made By:-Urvashi Saini(M-410)
Future Trends