| abstract |
A method for the preparation of a stable, liquid formulation of growth hormone, comprising growth hormone, a buffer and a stabilizing effective amount of at least one stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of: (i) polyethylene-polypropylene glycol non-ionic surfactants, (ii) taurocholic acid or salts or derivatives thereof, and (iii) methyl cellulose derivatives, wherein the method comprises admixing the growth hormone with the buffer and the stabilizing agent(s) under conditions such that the growth hormone is not exposed to concentrations of the buffer or stabilizing agent(s) which are greater than 2x the final concentrations of the buffer or stabilizing agent(s) in the formulation. |