INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY ARTICLES
Drug Delivery Trends From 2025: Top 4 For Momentum Gains In 2026
In this article, Fran DeGrazio identifies four notable trends in drug delivery that gained momentum in 2025 and, she predicts, will continue to do so in 2026 and beyond. They are digitalization, sustainability, patient centricity, and the advanced delivery of complex biopharmaceuticals.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY VIDEOS
How are EDDOs (Essential Drug Delivery Outputs) determined during the design of a drug-led or biologic-led combination product? In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live event The FDA Guidance on EDDO: What to Know, What to Do, consultant Susan Neadle of Combination Products Consulting Services, LLC lays out the foundational considerations.
Chief Scientific Officer Geraldine Venthoye from Phillips Medisize joins Supplier Horizons host Tom von Gunden in a conversation about advancements in inhalation and injection for targeting a broader range of patient needs. The two discuss formulation and delivery system challenges for complex, large molecule biologics, including vaccines, immunotherapies, and cell and gene therapies. Venthoye comments on patient access and affordability, digital health and connected devices, chronic disease management, and social and environmental stewardship.
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.
In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live online event, Innovations In Drug Delivery: Opportunities For Enhancing Familiar, Mature Approaches, Courtney Evans, principal consultant at Suttons Creek, comments on drug delivery technology advancements, particularly around the challenge of greater reliability. Her commentary begins with the market introduction of epinephrine autoinjectors and moves to more recent advances in nasal spray alternatives.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY RESOURCES
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![GettyImages-1645853102-injectable-injection-self]( "Data-Driven Innovation Is Drug Delivery's Next Evolution")
To mitigate inherent risks like inconsistent dosing, user error, and low adoption due to complex usage procedures, technological innovation in delivery devices is best guided by lessons from the past, including user feedback and follow-on learnings from market data.
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![Computational Science: Disruption In Biopharma Discovery]( "Formulation Research Strategy For Discovery- Stage New Drug Candidates")
Early stage formulation studies, which should support the emerging target product profile, will often yield important experimental results to aid subsequent development of clinically relevant dosage forms.
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![GettyImages-1182324431-Powder_Inhaler]( "Spray Drying To Enable New Inhaled Drug Products")
The formulation and spray drying process can help manufacture a stable, highly respirable powder and deliver products that require a high drug load, a biologic, or rapid onset therapeutic.
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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-1148337130 product pathway]( "Using 505(B)(2) To Streamline Approval Of Combination Products")
In recent years, the quantity of approvals for products and 505(b)(2) applications has risen, causing developers to map out their regulatory strategy as early as possible.
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![Signing contract-GettyImages-1405364155]( "Contract Design And Development Vs. In-House: How To Find The Best Fit")
Explore the rationale behind opting for a contract development organization (CDO) to fulfill organizational requirements and underscore vital considerations for evaluating CDOs to ensure alignment with your project objectives.
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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.
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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![GettyImages-1600719545 lab]( "Innovative Formulations And Higher Drug Loads Across The Life-Cycle")
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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![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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![GettyImages-871317164-inhalation-inhaler]( "Designed For Inhalation: Pulmonary And Nasal Delivery")
Our newly expanded in-house capabilities span clinical and commercial scale manufacturing for DPIs, unit-dose, bi-dose and preserved multi-dose nasal sprays.
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![iStock-493302504-scientist-lab-development]( "Pre-Formulation And Material Sciences")
Our formulation development and material sciences experts have over 30 years’ experience in pre-formulation and solid state characterization.
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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-1435081495-Self-Injector_Auto-Injector]( "Transforming Drug Delivery")
Learn how our team of scientists, engineers, and human-centered designers, as well as our world-class facilities, empower us to confidently guide your product toward a successful market launch.
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![Getty Images-823447656-vector-viral-lab-AAV-cell-development]( "Global Experts In Nanotechnology And Drug Particle Engineering")
Discover the nanoparticle engineering, formulation and GMP manufacturing services that can drive forward your market success and unlock the power of “small."
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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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![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.
