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Merxin signs deal for development of tiotropium/olodaterol product using its MRX004 SMI

Device developer Merxin has announced that a European generics company has acquired exclusive worldwide rights for development of a tiotropium/olodaterol product for the treatment of COPD using Merxin's MRX004 softmist inhaler. Boehringer Ingelheim markets its tiotropium/olodaterol soft mist inhaler as Stiolto Respimat in the US and Spiolto Respimat in … [Read more...] about Merxin signs deal for development of tiotropium/olodaterol product using its MRX004 SMI

Catalent completes acquisition of Juniper Pharma Services

Catalent will continue to offer DPI development and manufacturing services at the Nottingham, UK Juniper Pharma Services facility that was part of its recently completed acquisition of Juniper Pharmaceuticals, the company says. Catalent announced its intent to acquire Juniper in July 2018. The Nottingham facility was originally owned by Molecular Profiles, which … [Read more...] about Catalent completes acquisition of Juniper Pharma Services

DFE Pharma announces improved supply of inhalation grade lactose

According to DFE Pharma, the company has significantly increased production capacities of its excipients, including all of its inhalation grade lactose products. The company said that it achieved the improved supply through investments at facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, and India. Inhalation grade lactose is produced at the plant in Veghel, the … [Read more...] about DFE Pharma announces improved supply of inhalation grade lactose

Adherium gets additional 510(k) clearance for OTC sales of Hailie inhaler monitoring sensor

According to Adherium, the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for OTC sales of the company's Hailie adherence monitoring sensor for use with several MDIs for the treatment of asthma. In March 2018, the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for OTC sales of the sensor for use with Symbicort; the new clearance covers use with ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, and Flovent HFA. The … [Read more...] about Adherium gets additional 510(k) clearance for OTC sales of Hailie inhaler monitoring sensor

Copley Scientific introduces upgraded NGI Assistant for inhaler testing

Copley Scientific has announced the launch of an upgraded NGI Assistant for automated drug recovery from NGI cascade impactors for inhaler testing. According to Copley, the new model features a simplified interface and shorter cycle times compared to the previous model. The NGI Assistant automatically dispenses solvent into up to 3 NGI cup trays at a time, … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific introduces upgraded NGI Assistant for inhaler testing

Nanopharm partners with Sciarra Laboratories to provide CDMO services for MDIs

Nanopharm Limited has announced an agreement with US-based Sciarra Laboratories that will pair Nanopharm's SmartTrack OINDP development services with Sciarra's GMP metered dose inhaler manufacturing services. Together, Nanopharm and Sciarra will comprise a CDMO with more than 30,000 square feet of research and manufacturing space, which the companies say "offers … [Read more...] about Nanopharm partners with Sciarra Laboratories to provide CDMO services for MDIs

Gerresheimer gains one inhaler manufacturing order, loses another

In a business update, Gerresheimer announced that it has gained one large order for inhaler manufacturing in Europe but has lost another because "the customer's inhaler business fell short of its expectations." As a result, the company said, it plans to invest in a manufacturing facility in Horsovsky Tyn, the Czech Republic and will close a plant in Küssnacht, … [Read more...] about Gerresheimer gains one inhaler manufacturing order, loses another

Ziccum gets Horizon 2020 grant for dry powder technology

Inhalation Sciences subsidiary Ziccum has been awarded a grant of 500,000 SEK (~ €48,600) by the EU's Horizon 2020 research and innovation project for scale up of its LaminarPace spray drying technology, the company said. A small scale version of LaminarPace is currently in use for creation of dry powder formulations of drugs, vaccines, and biologics. According to … [Read more...] about Ziccum gets Horizon 2020 grant for dry powder technology