| abstract |
The pharmaceutical compositions described herein include a suspension which comprises an admixture in solid form of a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent (such as CCK-8, octreotide), at least one salt of a medium chain fatty acid, a matrix forming polymer and a hydrophobic (lipophilic) medium. A surfactant may be included in the suspension. The pharmaceutical compositions may be formulated in a capsule or tablet for oral delivery. Methods of treating or preventing diseases by administering such compositions to affected subjects are also disclosed. |