Drug Delivery
SPECIAL FEATURE – PFS & Parenteral Manufacturing: How COVID-19 Changed the Market
Contributor Cindy Dubin explores how device developers and parenteral contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) are addressing current challenges, as well as advancements in customized device design, the continuous effort to incorporate safety and human factors, and how COVID-19 is shaping the future of the market.
FORMULATION FORUM – Considerations in Formulation Development of Injectable Solutions
Jim Huang, PhD, reviews how injectable solutions offer an attractive alternative to oral dosage form due to fast onset, reproducible PK/efficacy profile, high bioavailability as a result of bypassing the oral absorption barrier, and suitability of administration under hospital setting.
GLOBAL REPORT – 2020 Global Drug Delivery & Formulation Report: Part 3, Notable Drug Delivery & Formulation Transactions & Technologies of 2020
In part 3 of this 4-part series, PharmaCircle, in collaboration with Drug Development & Delivery, focuses on several notable drug delivery and formulation transactions and technologies.
DRY-POWDER THERAPEUTICS – Respiration Inspiration: Local Treatment of Lung Cancer by Dry-Powder Inhaler
Philip Kuehl, PhD, and Kimberly B. Shepard, PhD, describe the formulation and manufacturing considerations for development of dry-powder therapeutics for local treatment of lung cancer. Two case studies are presented in which two approved drugs are successfully formulated for DPI administration to the lung.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – Micropore: Innovation in Drug Delivery
Dai Hayward, CEO at Micropore, discusses his company’s expertise and underpinning technology in the development of safe, efficient, and scalable continuous manufacturing of drug delivery solutions.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.: Stretching Its Legs
John Docherty, President of Lexaria, discusses how the company’s recent uplist to the NASDAQ has resulted in its largest capital injection to date, which will allow it to focus on preclinical and clinical testing programs for DehydraTECH formulations across three main areas of interest.
INJECTABLES MANUFACTURING – Manufacturing Injectable Devices: Why Modern Means Modular
Raffaele Pace, MMe, MBA, reviews how today’s drug delivery devices must be more mobile, less intrusive, and simpler than ever before – all while remaining cost competitive.
Where Do We Stand on Poorly Soluble Drugs and Peptides in Oral Delivery?
The Rule of 5 suggests that, for oral bioavailability, a better chance for oral absorption is obtained when the molecules are within the parameters of the Rule of 5’. However, the pharmaceutical industry is achieving oral efficacy with drugs that exceed….
Bespak by Recipharm Webinar: Learn How To Overcome Viscous Formulation Challenges For Parenteral Delivery
There have been many challenges holding back widespread adoption of self-administered injectable formulations. One of the most pressing is the need to develop an auto-injector with a fine enough needle for….
Outsourcing Drug Development & Production: Technology-Driven Drug Delivery Systems for Small Molecules at Losan Pharma
Due to the increasing demand for drug delivery systems that are able to improve the properties of low soluble, poor permeable, or highly dosed new and existing drug substances, technology-driven CDMOs can offer a wide range of technology platforms to overcome such challenges….
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
Credence MedSystems Announces Strategic Collaboration With Phillips Medisize
Credence MedSystems, Inc. recently announced it has formed a strategic collaboration with Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of solutions for the pharmaceutical drug delivery market…..
Ascendia Once Again Ranked on Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine revealed that Ascendia Pharmaceuticals rose 3,239 positions on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies…..
BD Launches Plunger Stopper in Partnership With Aptar Pharma to Enhance Biologic Drug Delivery
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) recently announced the launch of the BD SCF PremiumCoat Plunger Stopper in partnership with Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery solutions and services…..
PCI Pharma Services Announces the Acquisition of LSNE to Add End-to-End Global Sterile Fill-Finish & Lyophilization Manufacturing Capabilities
PCI Pharma Services (PCI) recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lyophilization Services of New England, Inc. (LSNE), a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)….
Pace Life Sciences Acquires Velesco Pharmaceutical Services, Expanding Capabilities in Drug Development Services
Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical Services, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), recently announced that it has acquired Velesco….