Nasus Pharma said that in a second PK study of FMXIN002 intranasal dry powder epinephrine, 91% of subjects who received a 4 mg dose of the nasal formulation reached the clinical threshold for plasma exposure at 6 minutes post dose compared to 51% who received a dose of epinephrine from an EpiPen. The company reported results from the initial PK study in June 2021. … [Read more...] about Nasus reports results from second PK trial of FMXIN002 intranasal dry powder epinephrine
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Kindeva and Koura partner on conversion of existing MDI to HFA 152a
Kindeva Drug Delivery and Koura Global parent company Orbia Advance Corporation announced that they have partnered to convert a currently marketed metered dose inhaler to use Koura's HFA 152a (Zephex 152a), a lower global warming potential (LGWP) propellant. According to the announcement, the collaboration "aims to facilitate conversion of pMDI products to the … [Read more...] about Kindeva and Koura partner on conversion of existing MDI to HFA 152a
FDA contracts with Aptar for LGWP propellant study
Aptar said that the company has won a contract worth up to $6 million from the FDA for a study "designed to provide the FDA with information related to the formulation, manufacture, device design and quality aspects related to low-GWP propellant MDIs and their utility to replace existing propellant MDIs." According to Aptar, the study is part of the FDA's development … [Read more...] about FDA contracts with Aptar for LGWP propellant study
Acadia announces initiation of Phase 3 trial of ACP-101 carbetocin nasal spray for hyperphagia in PWS
Acadia Pharmaceuticals said that it has initiated the Phase 3 COMPASS PWS study of ACP-101 carbetocin nasal spray for the treatment of excessive hunger in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Acadia acquired the carbetocin nasal spray (formerly LV-101) when it acquired Levo Therapeutics in June 2022 and announced plans to develop ACP-101 for hyperphagia in PWS … [Read more...] about Acadia announces initiation of Phase 3 trial of ACP-101 carbetocin nasal spray for hyperphagia in PWS
1nhaler raises £2 million for development of its single-use cardboard DPI
Scottish device company 1nhaler has raised £2 million for development of a credit-card sized dry powder inhaler in a funding round led by Archangels, the investment firm announced. The 1nhaler device is made out of cardboard, contains a single dose of carrier-free API deposited on a membrane, and is breath-activated. According to the announcement, 1nhaler was … [Read more...] about 1nhaler raises £2 million for development of its single-use cardboard DPI
BiomX says it plans to move forward with development of BX004 inhaled phage cocktail based on data from second half of Phase 1b/2a trial
Based on results from Part 2 of the Phase 1b/2a trial, BiomX said that it plans to advance its BX004 nebulized phage cocktail for the treatment of chronic P. aeruginosa lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients into a Phase 2b/3 trial "subject to regulatory feedback and availability of sufficient funding." The study data demonstrated limited efficacy, with culture … [Read more...] about BiomX says it plans to move forward with development of BX004 inhaled phage cocktail based on data from second half of Phase 1b/2a trial
Qnovia reports results from Phase 1 trial of QN-01 inhaled nicotine replacement therapy
Qnovia (formerly Respira Technologies) has announced results from a Phase 1 trial of its QN-01 inhaled nicotine replacement therapy, which is based on the company's RespiRx vibrating mesh nebulizer platform. In September 2022, the company announced that it had raised $17 million for development of the nicotine replacement product. The Phase 1 PK study enrolled 12 … [Read more...] about Qnovia reports results from Phase 1 trial of QN-01 inhaled nicotine replacement therapy
Hovione partners with IDC on new intranasal dry powder delivery devices
CDMO Hovione has announced a partnership with Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) for development of two new devices for intranasal delivery of dry powder formulations. According to the announcement, the capsule-based single-use and multidose devices will be available exclusively in conjunction with Hovione's nasal drug development and manufacturing services. … [Read more...] about Hovione partners with IDC on new intranasal dry powder delivery devices
FDA issues warning letter to Cipla citing significant problems at inhaler manufacturing facility, including continued production of defective MDIs
An FDA warning letter to Cipla dated November 17, 2023 cites numerous problems found in a February 2023 inspection of Cipla's metered dose inhaler manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Among the issues cited in the letter is a failure to respond adequately to more than 3,000 complaints received between April 2020 and December 2022 that reported … [Read more...] about FDA issues warning letter to Cipla citing significant problems at inhaler manufacturing facility, including continued production of defective MDIs
Ethris gets approval for Phase 1 trial of ETH47 inhaled mRNA
According to Ethris, a clinical trial authorization (CTA) that the company submitted to the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in June 2023 has been approved, and Ethris expects to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of its ETH47 inhaled mRNA in healthy participants before the end of the year. The company is developing ETH47 as for the … [Read more...] about Ethris gets approval for Phase 1 trial of ETH47 inhaled mRNA