INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY ARTICLES
Drug–Device Combination Products: Bridging Formulation, Device, And Manufacturing Decisions
Teams must assess the drug, the device, the manufacturing process, and the environment in which the product is used as an integrated system, not as separate parts.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY RESOURCES
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Three combination case studies are demonstrated, in which bevacizumab is paired with erlotinib, cisplatin, or paclitaxel in a dry powder inhaler formulation.
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The $118 billion combination-product market is projected to increase at a CAGR of 8.8%. This article answers the question: “Is this actually a combination product? What do we need to do if it is?”
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In a recent webinar, Lonza discussed the process it uses to develop a spray dried powder formulation and scale from early feasibility studies to manufacturing.
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A compound with poor biopharmaceutical properties or improper formulation design could lead to a delay in the project or even program termination.
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Precision powder microdosing makes it possible to quickly get formulations to the clinic, saving time, money, and use of limited APIs.
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Combination products provide significant avenues for increasing patient adherence and overall efficacy. This collection outlines the opportunity and identifies strategies for gaining regulatory approval.
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Spray drying of amorphous dispersions improves solubility and bioavailability, enabling supersaturation in the intestine and driving higher absorption rates when compared to crystalline drug forms.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY SOLUTIONS
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How integrated analytics, formulation, and manufacturing enable fast‑acting, noninvasive nasal therapies while helping teams align delivery needs, regulations, and performance goals.
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An overview of analytical capabilities to boost product quality, meet regulatory expectations, and drive development through phase‑appropriate methods and specialized testing for complex drug programs.
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A focused look at how low‑GWP propellant technologies support sustainability goals while preserving inhaler performance, offering guidance for planning regulatory readiness, device compatibility, and long‑term respiratory portfolio strategy.
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Large volume humidifiers and nebulizers – typically in sizes from 250 – 1000mL – can be specifically designed to fit existing delivery devices. Custom designs to facilitate the control of humidification in oxygen delivery can be developed.
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Advanced particle engineering enhances the performance and life-cycle of therapeutics. Superior bioavailability, higher drug load, and improved stability are enabled for small and large molecules.
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OFM automatic filling and closing machines are designed for pharmaceutical formulations, such as syrups, ophthalmic products, and nasal sprays either in glass or plastic containers.
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Our integrated capabilities and vast knowledge encompasses pre-formulation sciences, formulation development, device evaluation, clinical trial manufacturing and the clinical assessment of a variety of inhaled formats for nasal and pulmonary delivery.
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Integrated device assembly, labeling, and packaging solutions streamline pharma delivery, ensuring compliance, scalability, and patient-centric design from clinical trials to commercial production.
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Weiler Engineering’s ASEP-TECH® Blow/Fill/Seal machines are ideal for processing temperature sensitive products such as biological and protein-based materials – providing a level of enhanced sterility assurance.
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Our formulation development and material sciences experts have over 30 years’ experience in pre-formulation and solid state characterization.