Inhalation Drug Delivery Articles

1. 3 Lesser Known Keys To Effective Biopharma Supplier Engagement 6/4/2025

   In this article, Fran DeGrazio lays out ways for biopharma companies developing and commercializing combination products and other drug delivery devices to ensure that their product requirements and related documentation needs are well met by suppliers of materials, devices, components, and services. 

2. Connected Drug Delivery Devices: Emerging Market Trends 5/29/2025

   Connected drug delivery devices integrate digital connectivity — often via Bluetooth — with traditional drug administration tools. New market research shares emerging growth and trends.

3. Tips From A Biomedical Engineer For Medical Device Innovation And Compliance 5/20/2025

   Every new medical device feature must live within a quality management system that tracks design control, risk management, and post-market performance. Waiting until design freeze to loop in your quality and regulatory experts invites costly rework and setbacks.

4. Design Controls For Drug Delivery Devices, Part 2: A Practical Perspective 5/1/2025

   In this article, Fran DeGrazio provides recommendations for implementing Design Controls in the development of combination products and other drug delivery devices. In outlining tips for drug-device product developers, Fran focuses on key considerations including risk management, chemical and functional compatibility, and regulatory compliance.

5. Smart Drug Delivery Systems: Emerging Market Trends 4/25/2025

   According to new market research, the global smart drug delivery systems market reached $12 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2025 to 2034. Check out this article for product trends and more.

6. Design Controls For Drug Delivery Devices, Part 1: A Process Primer 4/1/2025

   In this article, Fran DeGrazio underscores the importance of design controls in the development of combination products and other drug delivery devices. She explains foundational concepts and fundamental steps including design inputs and outputs, design verification and validation, design review, and change controls. 

7. Combination Products: US And EU Requirements And Harmonization 3/6/2025

   In the U.S. and the EU, there are differences in the terminology used for combination products, as well as in the format and location of the information in the dossiers. This article also proposes a harmonized approach for CTD Module 3.

8. Comparison Of WFI Production Methods: Multi-Effect Distillation Vs. Vapor Compression 2/18/2025

   The two most common hot water for injection (WFI) generation methods are multi-effect distillation (MED) and vapor compression (VC). There are significant differences in terms of operational principles and energy efficiency.

9. Use-Related Risk Analysis: Considering The FDA Guidance On URRA 2/5/2025

   The FDA draft guidance on Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA) announced in July 2024 helpfully clarified key considerations regarding the identification and mitigation of potential hazards in biopharmaceutical product use. In this article, Fran DeGrazio comments on the guidance in a follow-up to a Drug Delivery Live! online event she moderated on the topic of URRA. 

10. U.S. Deregulation During The Trump Administration: Opportunities And Challenges For The Global Medical Device Industry 1/3/2025

    The medical device sector faces significant changes, as both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have identified the FDA as a focal point for deregulation. What does this mean for medical device companies?