INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY ARTICLES
Patient-Centric Drug Delivery: Do Possible And Preferable Always Align?
In this article, Chief Editor Tom von Gunden discusses the alignment of drug delivery method with patient preference and need. He reflects on recent conversations in which he heard from experts in drug and delivery product development, as well as patients themselves, about patient-centric considerations such as safety, efficacy, usability, and convenience. The primary use case is the transition from clinically administered IV to subcutaneous injection, including self-administration.
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, host Fran DeGrazio asks panelists James Wabby of biopharmaceutical company AbbVie and Carolyn Dorgan and Courtney Evans of device consultancy Suttons Creek to comment on trends and advances they anticipate in the next phase of delivery development. Those include combination therapies, nanotechnology, reconstitution, and microfluidics.
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 invites panelists Fran DeGrazio, Barr Weiner, and Rumi Young to identify and comment on their most important takeaways from their panel conversation. They point to platform thinking, post-market manufacturing, and the representation of combination products in regulatory guidances.
What does the FDA’s guidance on Essential Drug Delivery Outputs (EDDOs) mean for activities involved in preconditioning the device delivery components of combination products? In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live event The FDA Guidance on EDDO: What to Know, What to Do, Alan Stevens, regulatory head of complex devices and drug delivery systems at AbbVie and formerly at FDA, discusses the likely intent and impact of EDDOs on preconditioning for both manufacturers and sponsor companies.
Both a URRA (Use-Related Risk Analysis) and IFU (Instructions for Use) can help to mitigate the risk of user misuse of a combination product. In this segment of the Drug Delivery Leader Live event Human Factors Risk Analysis: Leveraging URRA And UFMEA Tools, Shannon Hoste, chief scientific officer at Pathway for Patient Health, offers rationale for starting and conducting the URRA ahead of developing or finalizing IFU.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY RESOURCES
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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.
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![iStock-146792998-capsule-powder-pill]( "Precision Powder-In-Capsule Micro-Dosing Accelerates Drug Development")
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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![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-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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![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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![science drug development data iStock-1209661917]( "Is Your Combination Product Drug-Led Or Device-Led?")
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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![Kindeva]( "Promising Early Results For New High-Performance DPI")
This report discusses the benefits of the αeolus technology, a passive, high-performance, high-consistency dry powder inhaler platform concept, and the preliminary performance data from early-stage development.
INHALATION DRUG DELIVERY SOLUTIONS
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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.
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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.
