SPECIAL FEATURE - PFS & Parenteral Drug Delivery: Self-Injection is Very Much the “New Normal” May 2, 2022

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin showcases how leading CDMOs and drug delivery developers are responding to current market trends to create ergonomic technologies that are patient friendly, easy to use, reduce needle anxiety, and feature improved packaging materials.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Analytical Testing Trends in 2022 January 17, 2022

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin reports on the innovative technologies and techniques that several leading outsourcing providers currently offer for both small and large molecules.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Injection Devices: Designing Simplicity, Safety & Adherence Into One Delivery System August 26, 2021

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.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Outsourcing Formulation Development & Manufacturing: Meeting Demand for Biologics & Specialty Drugs June 2, 2021

Contributor Cindy Dubin highlights the formulation development and manufacturing offerings from some of the leading CDMOs to address a myriad of challenges – from complex compounds to poor solubility to dual-release profiles.

SPECIAL FEATURE - PFS & Parenteral Manufacturing: How COVID-19 Changed the Market May 3, 2021

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.

TUB PACKAGING - Why Double-Bagged Tubs Are an Issue for High-Speed Filling January 13, 2021

Tilman Roedle says variation in tub packaging continues to create financial and operational challenges for the entire downstream supply chain, and it’s time for the industry to align on packaging configuration requirements that make tubs fully processable on automated lines.

Baxter Biopharma Solutions Announces $50-Million Investment December 2, 2020

SPECIAL FEATURE - Injection Devices: Will COVID-19 Deliver Growth to the Market? September 1, 2020

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin interviews several leading companies and highlights trends in autoinjectors, pen injectors, wearable devices and connectivity, and prefilled syringes.

Moderna & Catalent Announce Collaboration for Fill-Finish Manufacturing of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate June 25, 2020

Moderna, Inc. and Catalent, Inc. recently announced a collaboration for large-scale, commercial fill-finish manufacturing of Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate…..

SPECIAL FEATURE - Outsourcing Formulation Development & Manufacturing: Specialized Capabilities for Small & Large Molecules June 4, 2020

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin interviews key players in the CDMO market who present case studies about how they are helping pharmaceutical and biopharma companies overcome a variety of formulation and manufacturing challenges.

CONTAINER CLOSURE INTEGRITY - Mitigating Risk in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing With Visually Inspected Components March 2, 2020

Olga Laskina, PhD, discusses visible particles and manufacturing defects of the packaging components as well as the impact these defects can have on container closure integrity and functional characteristics.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Injection Devices: Wearables, Connectivity & Patient-Centric Designs Empower Self-Administration September 3, 2019

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin highlights the innovation in injection devices – from wearables to connectivity to varied dose administration – that have occurred in the past year.

Catalent Makes Significant Investment to Expand Biologics Capacity & Capabilities January 7, 2019

Catalent, Inc. recently announced it has commenced a $200 million capital investment in its Biologics business to expand drug substance manufacturing capacity and drug product fill/finish capacity due to projected growth among existing and future customers.

Catalent Invests $14 Million to Expand Biologics Packaging Capabilities Following 20th Drug Approval December 5, 2018

Catalent Pharma Solutions recently announced that following the site’s 20th commercial product approval, it is investing nearly $14 million to expand biologics packaging capabilities and capacity at its Bloomington, IN, biologics manufacturing facility.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Injection Devices: As Self-Injection Grows, Drug Delivery Gets Smarter August 28, 2018

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin reviews some of the innovative and novel technologies developers are deploying to make self-injection easier and improve patient adherence.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Injection Devices: Manufacturers Focus on 21st Century Technology While Still Tackling Traditional Challenges March 14, 2018

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin highlights some of the key companies in the injectable delivery market that are focusing on advanced technology as well as the more traditional challenges related to breakage, leaching, and needlestick prevention.

Vetter to Expand its Secondary Packaging Service Capacity to Meet Rising Demands October 19, 2017

SPECIAL FEATURE - Injectable Drug Delivery: New Technologies Deliver Biologics & Differentiate Brands September 12, 2017

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin reports on a segment of the drug delivery industry that will see its market revenue double in just 5 years in response to a growing need to deliver highly viscous, high-volume drugs.

TRAINING DEVICES - Best Practices & Considerations in Developing Effective Training Devices for Injectable Healthcare Markets September 3, 2016

Joe Reynolds says training devices are often used to create consistent onboarding experiences for patients through the use of novel technologies and mechanisms that fully simulate the mechanical aspects of the injection experience. And while these devices appear to be fairly simple at first glance, numerous design and engineering challenges must be addressed.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Vetter: Helping Small Biotech Companies Execute a Successful Drug Development Process October 5, 2015

Dr. Susanne Resatz, President of Vetter Development Services USA, Inc., discusses the many benefits to small biotech companies in utilizing a full-service CDMO, and what advanced services the Chicago-based facility offers its growing customer base.