Devices
WHITE PAPER: Molly Modular Autoinjector Platform by SHL Medical
White Paper: A Systematic Review of Molly’s Integrated and Flexible Device Design and Development Model SHL Medical has redefined the conventional platform model by…
INHALATION THERAPY – An Overview to Drug-Nebulizer Combination Development With Biologics
Hernan Cuevas Brun, MBA, says biologic drugs are increasingly being investigated for delivery with inhalation therapy, which has initiated more in-depth discussions about the implications of formulation development and their pairing with adequate inhaled devices for more efficient treatment outcomes.
DEVICE DEVELOPMENT – Selecting Drug Delivery Systems for Higher Doses, Higher Viscosities & Lower Risk
Nicolas Bralet and Megan Lan, MBA, MA, discuss how companies can de-risk their device selection as they bring this new generation of high-volume, high-viscosity biologics to market.
SYRINGE PLUNGER – Exploring How the Functional Properties of the PremiumCoat® 1-3-mL Plunger Facilitate its Implementation on Filling Lines & Enable the Delivery of Sensitive Vaccines & Biotech Drugs
Sebastien Cordier, Laure-Hélène Guillemot, PhD, and Audrey Chardonnet explain how the PremiumCoat 1-3-mL syringe plunger combines a pure Bromobutyl formulation with a market-proven ETFE film that acts as a barrier to limit the transfer of rubber leachables into the drug product.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – Emergent CDMO: Making the Impossible, Possible for Biopharma Innovators
Catherine Hanley, Vice President & Interim CDMO Business Unit Head at Emergent BioSolutions, discusses the company’s plans for current and future CDMO operations and client partnership opportunities.
HUMAN FACTORS STUDIES – Human Factors Studies During a Pandemic: How One Company Adapted to Covid-19 Restrictions
Miranda Newbery says although it is possible to carry out use risk assessments, expert reviews and device comparisons – which do not require contact with end users – these cannot fully replace first-hand user feedback.
CONNECTED DELIVERY – Five Perspectives on Connected Drug Delivery Devices
George I’ons offers insight into the factors driving the development and adoption of connected drug delivery devices and examines the varying perspectives held by relevant healthcare stakeholders.
DRUG DEVELOPMENT – Simplifying the Drug Development Journey
Fran DeGrazio explains how experienced and focused collaborators can provide guidance, support services, manpower, and intellect to make it easier to achieve all the goals needed in delivering a drug to a patient.
SPECIAL FEATURE – Injection Devices: Designing Simplicity, Safety & Adherence Into One Delivery System
Contributor Cindy Dubin, in this annual report, speaks with industry innovators and takes a deep dive into the myriad injectables that are currently in development or recently introduced to the market.
DELIVERY DEVICE – Aerosol Deposition Characterization of Innovative PureHale® Technology Targeting the Upper Airways
Degenhard Marx, PhD, Fotos Stylianou, PhD, and Stavros Kassinos, PhD, explain how PureHale provides a modern device option for the delivery of a fine mist for a variety of solutions to only the upper respiratory tract without significant deposition in the lungs and lower airways.
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
MannKind Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire V-Go Insulin Delivery Device From Zealand Pharma
MannKind Corporation recently announced it has entered into an agreement with Zealand Pharma A/S to acquire V-Go for $10 million, with additional sales-based milestones plus the cost of certain….
Gerresheimer Boosts Global Production Capabilities With New State-of-the-Art Facilities in India
Gerresheimer has significantly ramped up its glass and plastic production capacities in India. A new modern plant to produce high quality plastic containers and closures was built at the….
Gerresheimer & Portal Enter Strategic Partnership to Treat Chronically Ill Patients With Innovative Needle-Free Drug Delivery Solution
Gerresheimer recently announced an investment into US-based Portal Instruments, a developer of a next-generation needle-free drug delivery technology. Together, the partners aim….
A New Era of Manufacturing: SCHOTT Announces Double-Digit Million Euro Investment in Ready-to-Use Cartridge Production
The international technology group SCHOTT plans to significantly expand its production capacity of ready-to-use (RTU) cartridges. This drug containment and delivery solution is used….
Owen Mumford & Stevanato Group Sign Exclusive Collaboration Agreement for the Innovative Aidaptus Auto-Injector
Owen Mumford Ltd recently signed an exclusive agreement that makes Stevanato Group an exclusive manufacturing partner for the Owen Mumford designed auto-injector, offering a full set of capabilities to its….
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WEBINARS
WEBINAR – Understanding Patch Composition for Effective Transdermal Delivery
As the advantages of transdermal drug delivery grow, the global market for transdermal patches also is growing. Join DuPont™ Liveo™ Healthcare Solutions and Gattefossé Pharmaceuticals for a complimentary one-hour webinar to explore the current….
On Demand Webinar – Emergent CDMO: High-Speed Manufacturing Solutions for Your Viral Vaccine or Therapeutic
Emergent and groniger partner to present the benefits and features of the INTEGRA® high-speed aseptic fill line with isolator technology for viral vaccines and therapeutics.
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….
WHITE PAPERS
WHITE PAPER: Tackling a Changing Climate; Metered Dose Inhalers | Recipharm
Are you prepared for the HFA phasedown? With many industries switching to more environmentally friendly propellants, pMDI developers need to be ready. Recipharm explore alternative…
WHITE PAPER: Molly Modular Autoinjector Platform by SHL Medical
White Paper: A Systematic Review of Molly’s Integrated and Flexible Device Design and Development Model SHL Medical has redefined the conventional platform model by…