Newsletter | January 12, 2026

01.12.26 -- Regulating For Patient Safety And Success With Combination Products

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Regulating For Patient Safety And Success With Combination Products

At the AFDO/RAPS Combination Products Summit, a notable focus emerged around approaches to risk assessment and human factors studies. In this article, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden offers his appreciation for the biopharma industry’s consideration of patient usability and safety in the development and regulation of combination products and other drug delivery devices. 

Formulation And Delivery Considerations For Cell And Gene Therapies

How can we ensure cell and gene therapies are truly transformative for patients? Success depends on the right combination of formulation, preparation, and delivery.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Implantable Drug Delivery: Are We There Yet?

Implantable drug delivery offers precise, localized treatment, yet biological barriers and market complexities remain. Explore the factors determining if these systems are ready for broad adoption.

How Oral GLP-1 Therapies Are Revolutionizing Obesity Treatment

The rising incidence and severity of obesity have amplified a therapeutic need in healthcare. Read more about Dr. Srinivasan Shanmugam discussing the challenges and impact of GLP-1 analogs.

Formulating Better ASDs And mAbs: Advances In Applied Nanotechnology

Learn about new data on nanotechnology formulations for multiple dose forms and routes of delivery, including oral, long-acting injectables, inhalation, and ophthalmic.

Subcutaneous Delivery Innovations For Large-Volume Complex Biologics

Investigate the key findings of a new wearable injector clinical trial, including its positive impact on patient experience and the broader benefits of wearable injectors for chronic disease management.

SOLUTIONS

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