In this article, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden considers the expanding range of addressable targets for inhalation drug and biologics delivery. He reports on innovations in oral and nasal inhalation technology that enhance approaches to traditional respiratory indications, as well enable delivery of inhaled therapies to systemic targets beyond the nose and lungs.
- Why Operational Readiness Is The Missing Piece In Biosimilar Adoption
- From Vial To Prefilled Syringe: Mastering The Development Transition
- Rethinking The Blueprint For Bone Regeneration: The Next Evolution In Orthobiologics
- Can We Cure Diabetes?
- Reassessing Nanoparticle Immunotoxicity: From Well-Established To Novel Approaches
- Delivery Device Functional Scrutiny: Can You Pass (Without) The Test?
- Red Blood Cell-Based Delivery: Promising Steps Forward
- Stability And Release Testing For Delivery Devices: Waived Or Wanted?
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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Patient Adherence With A Novel Dosage Form
A sprinkle formulation helps patients with tremors or dysphagia take medication more easily, improving adherence, comfort, and care through a novel, FDA-approved oral granule format.
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Why 'Off-The-Shelf' Devices Do Not Circumvent Design Controls
Utilizing off-the-shelf (OTS) devices for drug delivery can offer significant advantages to development programs in timeline and risk mitigation. Understand the design control responsibilities of a sponsor when using OTS devices.
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Contract Design And Development Vs. In-House: Finding The Best Fit
Outsourcing medical device R&D to Contract Development Organizations (CDOs) aids innovation, scales resources, and overcomes constraints. Strategic evaluation ensures successful partnerships.
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Lyophilized Products Are On The Rise: What You Need To Know
There is increased demand for lyophilization services in the manufacturing of new biologic drugs and injectable formulations as well as in change of formulation presentation.
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The Largest LOE Event In US Pharma History
Ahead of the first biosimilar Humira product set to launch in 365 days, this article provides a comprehensive run-down of where biosimilar sponsors stand and the key issues ahead of market formation.
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4031 Ready Methods Reduce E&L Timelines
An established approach for executing extractables and leachables evaluations for individual drug products comprises understanding risks, developing and validating targeted leachables studies, and supporting drug products through stability testing.
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High Potent Formulation Development In Oncology
Examine the vital role formulation development plays in oncology outsourcing and how sponsors can increase their chances of success with the right CDMO partner.
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Liposome Vs. Lipid Nanoparticle: What's The Difference?
Here, we discuss the differences between nanoparticles and liposomes along with their applications in medicine.
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Less Mess, Less Stress, Best Expressed: An Alternative To Spray Drying
Although well-established processes, spray drying and hot-melt extrusion can be outperformed in bioavailability, cost-savings, manufacturing speed, environmental impact, and more.
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Prioritize Safety And Mitigate Risk In HPAPI Manufacturing
As highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients become increasingly common across the industry, it is critical to work with partners who use a risk-based approach to ensure safety and quality.
TOM'S TAKES ON DRUG DELIVERY
TALKING WITH TOM VIDEOCASTS
DELIVERED BY DEGRAZIO
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From Vial To Prefilled Syringe: Mastering The Development Transition
In this article, Fran DeGrazio discusses the opportunities, challenges, and benefits for biopharmaceutical product developers in transitioning from vial-based to prefilled syringe (PFS) delivery approaches. She lays out key differences and added complexities in areas such as device functionality, risk management, regulatory pathways, use of materials, lifecycle management, and organizational alignment.

