Editorial: The Need for Novel Pediatric Pharmaceutical Products

Abstract

The present editorial is prompted by two articles in this issue of the journal by: 1) Sempombe et al., on the development of a thin layer chromatography densitometric method for assay of folic acid, and 2) Abwova et al., on the formulation of a furosemide dispersible tablet for pediatric patients. The connection between the two articles is that they both address formulations that are related to the medical needs of children. In recent years the unique needs of this specific population have become more widely appreciated. Firstly, as for all pharmaceutical products quality is essential for a medication to be of value to a patient. Secondly, novel formulations that address unmet needs will always be in demand.