Devices
NASAL SPRAY BIOEQUIVALENCE – Between-Batch Bioequivalence (BBE): An Alternative Statistical Method to Assess In Vitro Bioequivalence of Nasal Product
Jonathan Bodin, Stéphanie Liandrat, Gabriel Kocevar, and Céline Petitcolas explain how one way to prove equivalence, without long and expensive clinical trials, is to conduct in vitro bioequivalence evaluation between the Innovator (Reference product) and the proposed generic (Test product).
ADVANCED STOPPER SOLUTION – PremiumCoat®: Proven Compatibility With Current Vial Standards
Sebastien Cordier, Bruno Morchain, and Estelle Verger review how PremiumCoat combines state-of-the art elastomer formulation with market-proven film-coating technology to create a highly advanced stopper solution.
2021 Respiratory Drug Development eBook – The Three Cs Driving Respiratory Drug Delivery
In this third annual Drug Development & Delivery Respiratory eBook, several companies discuss what they are currently working on to propel the respiratory sector.
WEARABLE PLATFORM – Next-Generation Wearable Drug Delivery: Prefilled Devices Provide a Truly Patient-Centric Solution
Mindy Katz says with increasingly positive expectations for the wearable device market to provide an intuitive and user-friendly drug delivery experience, her company continues to optimize its wearable platform solution, investigating new technologies and processes to improve the offerings for patients and providers.
PRECLINICAL TESTING – Expanding Opportunities in Implantable Medical Devices With Optimized Preclinical Studies
Jaleel Shujath outlines the growing importance of implantable devices in clinical settings and our daily lives, highlighting the current state of preclinical testing and the regulatory barriers faced by device developers.
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.
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.
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.
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….
GLOBAL REPORT – 2020 Global Drug Delivery & Formulation Report: Part 2, Notable Drug Delivery and Formulation Product Approvals of 2020
In part 2 of this 4-part series, PharmaCircle, in collaboration with Drug Development & Delivery, focuses on notable drug delivery and formulation product approvals.
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….
MARKET NEWS & TRENDS
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…