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PREFILLABLE SYRINGE TECHNOLOGY - BD Neopak - Delivering the Next Generation in Glass Prefillable Syringes January 8, 2014
Justin M. Wright, PhD, and Herve Soukiassian highlight significant development and commercial manufacturing investments in glass PFS container technology for the biotech industry with three key areas of focus: reducing overall variability, reducing SbVPs, and increasing glass strength and durability performance.
ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Engineering the Perfect Click for Drug Delivery Devices January 7, 2014
Chris Hurlstone says device developers – whether human factors experts or industrial designers, mechanical engineers, or risk analysis teams – know engineering of the click is critical, yet this aspect of device design, like many others, is frequently not given the attention it deserves.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Battelle: Innovation in Drug Delivery Through Integrated Science & Engineering January 7, 2014
Drug Development Executive: Amy Heintz, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Battelle, speaks about the company’s relationship with customers and the importance of integrating device design, formulation, and human factors in the development of safe and efficient drug delivery solutions.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Aptar Pharma: From Self-Injection to Auto-Injection November 20, 2013
Pierre Carlotti, Vice-President of Marketing and Communication for Aptar Pharma Prescription Division, talks about the market for auto-injectors and some relevant market trends, and explains how his company went about designing and developing a novel auto-injector.
ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - The Reconstitution Revolution October 15, 2013
Alan Shortall believes with dual-chamber syringes and other emerging device technologies now addressing key market requirements for intuitive reconstitution and injection, the pharmaceutical market for therapies suitable for reconstitution and mixing at the point of delivery is poised for significant rates of growth.
SPECIAL FEATURE - Hand Held Devices: New Technologies Right the Wrongs of Earlier Devices October 4, 2013
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin highlights in this annual report that new devices are coming to market that not only address the trends of home care and a need for delivering larger doses, but are also cleaning up the spotty reputation of early stage devices.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Vetter: Successfully Bridging the Innovation Gap in Drug Development & Manufacturing September 5, 2013
BIOGRAPHY Claudia Roth, PhD President, Vetter Development Service Chicago “We are noticing that CDMOs are acting more and more as...SPECIAL FEATURE - Transdermal, Topical & Subcutaneous Drug Delivery: Extending Pipelines & Improving Self-Administration July 20, 2013
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin explores how the movement of home care and self- administration is pushing the development of this growing sector in drug delivery.
ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Important Considerations in the Delivery of Large-Volume & Viscous Drugs April 30, 2013
Kevin Cancelliere, MS, believes that as the trend toward self-administration continues, the need for careful consideration of primary container design, interaction with the drug product, method of administration, and end-user needs becomes even more critical.
FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT - Trends & Opportunities in Particle Design Technologies - Life Sciences & Biopharma in the Spotlight April 30, 2013
Frost & Sullivan Analyst, Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe, MS, examines the observed trends in particle design and engineering technologies, as well as the main factors and opportunities driving the principal technological advances in the biopharmaceutical industry.
SPECIAL REPORT - Prefilled Syringes & Parenteral Contract Manufacturing: Improving for Flexibility & Customization April 30, 2013
Special Feature: Contributor Cindy H. Dubin speaks with prefilled syringe manufacturers as well as contract parenteral manufacturers who share their thoughts about the delivery challenges associated with high-viscous, high-volume formulations.
Unilife Develops Customized Device to Enhance Patient Self-Injection of Biologics April 16, 2013
Unilife Corporation recently announced the development of the Unifill Assure, a customized device from its Unifill platform of ready-to-fill (prefilled)...DELIVERY DEVICES - The New Industry Paradigm for Prefilled Success March 12, 2013
Alan Shortall indicates that following a period of relative industry stability defined by peripheral innovation, a converging series of external and internal forces are set to reshape the prefilled syringe industry so that it will better serve the emerging needs of pharmaceutical companies, patients, and other stakeholders across the continuum of care.