Chandigarh University Researchers Develop an Economical Device for Accurate Drug Absorption Studies; to Help in Reducing Cost of Medicines by 40%

Chandigarh University researchers get patent for an energy-efficient, economical device for accurate drug absorption studies

CHANDIGARH, India , July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of researchers at Chandigarh University has developed an innovative laboratory device that could significantly improve the way oral medicines are tested during development, enabling more accurate, reliable and cost-effective drug absorption studies that can ultimately support the development of safer and more effective medicines. By addressing several long-standing limitations in conventional drug absorption equipment, the innovation enables researchers to generate more dependable experimental data while reducing the likelihood of failed studies, repeated experiments and unnecessary research costs. The improved version of the apparatus also reduces the size and complexity of the conventional equipment, resulting in a 40 per cent reduction in operational costs and making a low-cost version of the device available for pharmaceutical research and routine laboratory use.