In this article, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden discusses the alignment of drug delivery method with patient preference and need. He reflects on recent conversations in which he heard from experts in drug and delivery product development, as well as patients themselves, about patient-centric considerations such as safety, efficacy, usability, and convenience. The primary use case is the transition from clinically administered IV to subcutaneous injection, including self-administration.
- Reformulating An In-Clinic IV To At-Home Injection Puts Patients At The Center
- AI, Digitalization, And In Vivo Programming Redefine Cell And Gene Therapy
- Minding The Gap: Submission Strategies For Combined Use Combination Products
- Advances In Precision Delivery In CNS Oncology
- Drug-Device Combination Products: 4 Evolving Platforms For 2026
- A Case Study: Control Strategies For A Multi-Dose Pen Injector
- Control Strategies For Injectable Drug Delivery Combination Products
- From IV To Subcutaneous: It's Not About Convenience, It's About System Design
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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Formulation Considerations For Pediatric Populations
By partnering with a CDMO with experience in pediatric formulation, pharmaceutical companies can increase acceptability of their drugs among pediatric patients.
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Zero-Stress Low Volume Aseptic Filling For Solids And Liquids
Aseptic filling technology is of utmost importance. Explore in great detail an aseptic filling solution that has been specifically designed for laboratory and R&D applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
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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.
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Plan For Your Extractables And Leachables Studies To Meet Submission Timelines
Demonstrating the compatibility of any material in contact with drug product throughout its lifecycle (manufacture, containment, and delivery) is a necessity for a regulatory submission.
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FAQs On The Revised EU GMP Annex 1: Volume 7
Modernize your sterile manufacturing approach. Explore essential insights on contamination control strategies, risk management, and barrier technologies to ensure full regulatory alignment.
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An Insoluble Problem? Oral Drug Solubility With Functional Polymers
Review the basics of solubility enhancement and the formulation and manufacture of products that enhance solubility and common questions on the topic.
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Meeting Annex 1: A Proactive Approach To Regulatory Compliance
It was imperative for a large European CMO producing multiple biologics to select the right product quality and value for each customer to comply with the August 2023 EU GMP Annex 1 revision.
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De-Risking A Novel Valve Component For Use With Standard Syringe Systems
A novel valve provides dual‑chamber functionality within standard syringes, keeping two liquid drugs separated until injection while reducing development risk through advanced modeling.
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Navigating PFAS In Medical Devices
Review how an experienced partner can help you navigate the shifting regulatory landscape for your medical device.
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Combining Gene Therapies, Carrier Systems, And Medical Devices
Drug delivery is one of the most significant obstacles to advancing gene therapies. Examine the opportunities for success in combining novel medical devices to improve delivery of gene therapies.
TOM'S TAKES ON DRUG DELIVERY
TALKING WITH TOM VIDEOCASTS
DELIVERED BY DEGRAZIO
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6 Packaging And Delivery Challenges For Biologic Therapies
In this article, Fran DeGrazio identifies six aspects of biologics-based therapy packaging and delivery that, if addressed, may help to ensure successful product development and lifecycle management. They include 1) chemical compatibility with device functionality, 2) long-acting formulations, 3) product stability, 4) primary packaging and device integration, 5) cold storage, and 6) higher concentrations and viscosities.

