INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY ARTICLES
Delivery Device Functional Scrutiny: Can You Pass (Without) The Test?
In this article, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden considers the relationship between regulatory testing and the biopharma industry’s interest in leveraging drug delivery platform technologies to reduce regulatory burden in product development. Tom includes a conversation with guest columnist Doug Mead about waivers on testing in the context of FDA’s guidance on Essential Drug Delivery Outputs (EDDOs).
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY VIDEOS
In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live online event, Eying The Drug Delivery Regulatory Landscape: The 'Must See' Watch List For 2026, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden asks the panel to comment on front-of-mind regulatory movements of note. From her role as Director of Regulatory Policy at Novo Nordisk, Rumi Young identifies the inclusion of combination products in FDA initiatives focused on combatting chronic diseases and improving patient accessibility. Panelists Barr Weiner and Fran DeGrazio weigh in.
Both uFMEA (Use Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and URRA (Use-Related Risk Analysis) tools are available during combination product development for conducting risk assessments related to human factors. In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live event Human Factors Risk Analysis: Leveraging URRA And UFMEA Tools, Natalie, Abts, head of human factors engineering at Genentech, and Shannon Hoste, chief scientific officer at Pathway for Patient Health, discuss scenarios in which a uFMEA might be used to inform a URRA regulatory submission.
An increasingly common obstacle to treating patients with infections is resistance to antibiotics. In this episode of Sit and Deliver, CEO William Colton of biologics platform delivery developer Paldara Pharmaceuticals talks with videocast host Tom von Gunden about infection-combatting alternatives using hydrogel-based systems to deliver bacteriophage viral therapeutics directly to infection sites.
In this episode of The Combination Products Handbook: The Series, host Tom von Gunden discusses Chapter 2 of The Combination Products Handbook: A Practical Guide for Combination Products and Other Combined Use Systems (CRC Press) with the book’s editor and Chapter 2 author, Susan Neadle. Considering both product development and the global regulatory landscape, the discussion focuses on answers to the question posed by the chapter title, “What Is a Combination Product?”
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY RESOURCES
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![GettyImages-547418608-lab-team-collaboration-planning]( "Spray Drying For Innovative Dry Powder Inhaler Combination Formulations")
Combination therapies delivered directly to the lung by dry powder inhalants are an effective means of reducing patient burden. Read about case studies that illustrate the potential for improving care.
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![GettyImages-1264101698-lab-research-scientist]( "Formulation Development From Preclinical To First-In-Human")
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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![GettyImages-995087800-lab]( "Drug Formulation Development: Quick Reference Guide")
This guide shares the steps involved in formulation development, considerations during formulation, and how partnering with an experienced CDMO can lead to a successful commercial product.
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![GettyImages-1371705046-lab-scientist-team]( "Spray Drying For Improved Solubility")
Gain expert insights into how to develop a spray dried powder formulation and scale it from early feasibility studies to commercial manufacturing.
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![Delivered _by _DeGrazio_Logo_Color_2]( "Procuring Packaging And Delivery Systems: Single Versus Dual Sourcing")
In this article, Fran DeGrazio examines the trend toward dual sourcing of products, components, and materials for drug delivery packaging and systems. She outlines the key differences between single and dual sourcing and makes recommendations about using one versus the other while mitigating supply chain and product quality risk.
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![GettyImages-946264472-test-tube-lab]( "Improving Toxicology Testing For Inhalation Products")
By embracing new approach methods, regulatory agencies can revolutionize toxicology testing. These methods can be adapted for various medications, including inhalers and nasal-administered drugs.
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![iStock-474771466-inhaler-inhale]( "Understanding The In-Vitro/In-Vivo Relationship (IVIVR): Inhaled Medicinal Products")
IVIVR modeling leverages in-vitro testing knowledge toward predicting in-vivo testing results, often reducing long-term development costs by facilitating more informed decision-making during drug development.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY SOLUTIONS
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![Working on testing machine]( "Organ On A Chip: Advancing New Approach Methodologies")
Explore new approach methodologies, integrating in vitro and computational models to improve toxicology testing, and drug development, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and human relevance.
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![analytical-timelines-GettyImages-2247278213]( "A Comprehensive Approach That's Exceptional By Design")
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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![ulab thumb]( "Battelle uLAB")
This comprehensive suite of services encompasses the entire spectrum of user research, starting from the conceptualization of study designs to meticulous data analysis and comprehensive reporting.
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![Nasal spray, allerfies, common cold-GettyImages-2147519597]( "Nasal Drug Delivery")
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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![GettyImages-1268574717-food-inspect-ship-package]( "A/L/P Assembly, Label And Packaging")
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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![Blow Fill Seal Packaging]( "Blow-Fill-Seal Packaging Systems For Large Volume Nebulizers And Humidifiers")
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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![GettyImages-1392016982 business meeting]( "Medical Device Technical Due Diligence")
By partnering with Battelle, your organization can reduce risks and save on investment costs, leading to more successful and sustainable outcomes.
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![Syringes-injectables=tablets-GettyImages-1353657651]( "Combination Products")
Kymanox provides turnkey services to bring your product from concept to commercialization — and helps keep your product on the market. Kymanox has expertise in injectables (e.g., syringes, mechanical and electromechanical autoinjectors, wearable injectors, dual chamber systems, reconstitution systems), respiratory combination products (e.g., metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, nasal sprays), and in ocular products (e.g., multi-dose containers, single-use injectables).
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![scientist in lab microscope-GettyImages-1867575565]( "NanoImprove The Performance Of Your Biologic Formulation")
Unlock superior performance for peptides and proteins using nanotechnology. Achieve high drug loads for subcutaneous delivery and stable, aerodynamic dry powders for deep-lung inhalation.
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![GettyImages-1585548490-modular-facility-laboratory-drug-development]( "From Discovery To Impact: New Approach Methodologies")
Human‑relevant models deliver greatest value with clear questions, rigorous execution, and confident interpretation — turning innovation into trusted evidence for development and regulatory decisions.
