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Lonza’s acquisition of CDMO Capsugelfrom KKR for $5.5 billion, which was initially announced in December 2016, is now complete, the company said. In 2011, Pfizer sold Capsugel to KKR for just under $2.4 billion, and… Read more . . .

DPI device developer Iconovo AB announced that it has raised €.2.3 million in an oversubscribed share issue, which the company will use to fund expansion of its services to include drug formulation development. As part… Read more . . .

Aptar Pharma has transferred manufacturing equipment for its Child-Resistant and Senior-Friendly Classic Nasal Pump from a plant in Germany to its facility in Congers, NY, the company said. According to Aptar, its child-resistant pump is… Read more . . .

Device company Nemera has announced a partnership with the Research Center for Respiratory Diseases (CEPR) at the University of Tours for investigation of a novel intranasal drug delivery method. Nemera, which was formerly known as… Read more . . .

Generic device company Merxin has announced the launch of its MRX003 dry powder inhaler, an off-the-shelf capsule based DPI intended for generic tiotropium 505j submissions. According to an announcement by Merxin’s sister company Aedestra, the… Read more . . .

Lactose manufacturer Meggle has announced the launch of InhaLac 500 micronized lactose for dry powder inhalation formulations, saying “Combined with high quality and safety, this material meets the most demanding individual dry powder inhalation formulation… Read more . . .

Dalton Pharma Services will take responsibility for GMP preparation and filling into glass vials of Arch Biopartners’ AB569 bactericidal inhalation solution for an upcoming Phase 1 trial, the companies have announced. Dalton will provide a… Read more . . .

H&T Presspart has announced its acquisition of global rights to a capsule-based dry powder inhaler developed by Hovione. H&T Presspart will manufacture and commercialize the DPI, which will be marketed as PowdAir Plus. According to… Read more . . .