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ReviewPharmaceutics2025

Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS): Transition from Liquid to Solid-A Comprehensive Review of Formulation, Characterization, Applications, and Future Trends.

Prateek Uttreja, Indrajeet Karnik, Ahmed Adel Ali Youssef, Nagarjuna Narala, Rasha M Elkanayati, Srikanth Baisa, Nouf D Alshammari, Srikanth Banda, Sateesh Kumar Vemula, Michael A Repka

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 44 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

44 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Prateek UttrejaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-2962-5387
Indrajeet KarnikDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-6450-4230
Ahmed Adel Ali YoussefDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt.
Nagarjuna NaralaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.
Rasha M ElkanayatiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-2600-6791
Srikanth BaisaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.
Nouf D AlshammariDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.
Srikanth BandaDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4196-7210
Sateesh Kumar VemulaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9860-0976
Michael A RepkaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2049-4696

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) represent an innovative approach to improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs, addressing significant challenges associated with oral drug delivery. This review highlights the advancements and applications of SEDDS, including their transition from liquid to solid forms, while addressing the formulation strategies, characterization techniques, and future prospects in pharmaceutical sciences. The review systematically analyzes existing studies on SEDDS, focusing on their classification into liquid and solid forms and their preparation methods, including spray drying, hot-melt extrusion, and adsorption onto carriers. Characterization techniques such as droplet size analysis, dissolution studies, and solid-state evaluations are detailed. Additionally, emerging trends, including 3D printing, hybrid systems, and supersaturable SEDDS (Su-SEDDS), are explored. Liquid SEDDS (L-SEDDS) enhance drug solubility and absorption by forming emulsions upon contact with gastrointestinal fluids. However, they suffer from stability and leakage issues. Transitioning to solid SEDDS (S-SEDDS) has resolved these limitations, offering enhanced stability, scalability, and patient compliance. Innovations such as personalized 3D-printed SEDDS, biologics delivery, and targeted systems demonstrate their potential for diverse therapeutic applications. Computational modeling and in silico approaches further accelerate formulation optimization. SEDDS have revolutionized drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling precise, patient-centric therapies. While challenges such as scalability and excipient toxicity persist, emerging technologies and multidisciplinary collaborations are paving the way for next-generation SEDDS. Their adaptability and potential for personalized medicine solidify their role as a cornerstone in modern pharmaceutical development.

Indexed as

3D printingbioavailability enhancementhot-melt extrusionin silico modelinglipid-based drug delivery systemspersonalized medicineSEDDSself-emulsifying drug delivery systemsSNEDDSsolid SEDDS

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PMID39861711
PMCPMC11768142

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