INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY ARTICLES
Inquiries In Inhalation, Part 2: Having A Nose For Innovation
In this follow-up article, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden extends his Part 1 discussion of therapeutic targets for inhaled drugs and biologics into specific aspects of delivery innovation. Among the key considerations are particle engineering, device usability, and the coordination across the ecosystem of inhalation delivery design, development, and distribution. The coverage of advances in device technologies includes inhalers, nebulizers, and nasal sprays.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY VIDEOS
In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live online event, Innovations In Drug Delivery: Opportunities For Enhancing Familiar, Mature Approaches, James Wabby, head of global regulatory affairs for emerging device technologies and combination products at AbbVie, uses the example of a connected pen cap to discuss technology, patient, and market considerations at the intersection of drugs, devices, and data.
In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live online event, Just Breathe: Increasing Efficacy And Expanding Targets With Inhalation Delivery, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden asks panelist Geraldine Venthoye to describe approaches to using oral and nasal inhalation to target systemic conditions beyond the nose and lungs. Venthoye lists opioid overdose, cardiovascular conditions, and CNS (central nervous system) diseases among promising indications for inhalation-delivered treatments.
In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live online event, Next-Gen Drug Delivery: Rethinking Routes For New Therapies, James Wabby, head of global regulatory affairs for emerging device technologies and combination products at AbbVie, discuses critical components of an integrated regulatory strategy for advanced therapy product development.
See how PBPK models combined with custom and off-the-shelf in vitro tools and solubility enhancement expertise can reduce the need for drug product reformulation or repeated preclinical or clinical studies.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY RESOURCES
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![iStock-1191189866-lung-inhalation-skeleton-respiratory]( "Expanding Opportunities For Inhaled Drug Delivery")
Review the challenges and intricacies of effectively delivering drugs to the lung and the advantages of using nanoparticles and gentle particle processing techniques to enable delivery of sensitive drugs.
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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-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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![GettyImages-1426603202-scientist-research-lab]( "Application Of A Novel Temperature Shift Process For Particle Engineering")
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.
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![GettyImages-1299873218-lab]( "Improve Solubility And Spray Drying Throughput For Brick Dust Compounds")
This paper presents three approaches to address poor solubility in organic solvents for spray drying as well as case studies outlining their successful application during development.
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![GettyImages-1279969622-self-injector-injection]( "Streamlining The Path To Market For Generic Drug-Device Combinations")
Developing g-DDCPs is a complex and time-consuming process. By using a risk-based approach, manufacturers can streamline the development process and bring g-DDCPs to market more quickly.
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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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![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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![OFM]( "Pharmaceutical Filling System For Non-Injectable Products: Ophthalmic, Nasal Sprays, Syrups: OFM")
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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![inhaler-GettyImages-2233485493]( "Pulmonary Drug Delivery")
Modern inhalation platforms, improved formulations, and greener propellants speed development and strengthen respiratory performance, with key factors guiding device choice and clinical readiness.
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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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![pulmonary-GettyImages-2148494976]( "Pulmonary")
See key inhalation platforms and their advantages, showing how targeted delivery, formulation flexibility, and patient-friendly design support efficient development and stronger therapeutic outcomes.
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![iStock-474771466-inhaler-inhale]( "Inhaled Product Development")
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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![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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![GettyImages-1426756188-scientists-in-lab-with-computer-analyzing]( "Improve The Performance Of Your Biologic Formulations")
Advanced nanotechnology improves biologics with higher drug loads, better stability, new delivery routes, and enhanced performance in injectables, inhalation, and long‑acting therapies.
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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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![lung-health-GettyImages-1360866086]( "Fast-Tracking Healthier Tomorrows For Patients And Our Planet")
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.
