RDD Asia 2014 co-sponsor Aptar Pharma has announced that registration for the meeting is now open. According to the announcement, the organizers expect more than 200 OINDP specialists to attend the first Asian RDD meeting, which will take place November 12-14 at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa in Goa, India. Early registration discounts are available through July … [Read more...] about Registration for RDD Asia 2014 now open
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Freeman offers new ebook with useful information for DPI developers
Powder characterization specialist Freeman Technology is offering a free 35-page downloadable booklet titled "An Introduction to Powders" that includes information particularly useful for development and optimization of dry powder inhalers, the company says. Authored by Managing Director Tim Freeman, the book examines the interactions of particles with air and … [Read more...] about Freeman offers new ebook with useful information for DPI developers
Bespak adding inhaler manufacturing facilities
According to Consort Medical's financial report for the fiscal year ending April 2014, its Bespak subsidiary is adding a 4,200 sq m facility for the manufacture of a nicotine DPI and a 5,200 sq m facility for the manufacture of a DPI currently known as DEV610 to the existing 19,300 sq m facilities at its King's Lynn, UK site. The nicotine device will be fully … [Read more...] about Bespak adding inhaler manufacturing facilities
Pharmaterials planning dedicated inhalation development lab as part of major expansion
CDMO Pharmaterials has announced that it will quadruple its GMP manufacturing capacity and add a dedicated inhalation development laboratory as part of an expansion of its Reading, UK site. The expansion plans also include additions to existing analytical and stability facilities to support increased manufacturing, both for clinical trial and commercial … [Read more...] about Pharmaterials planning dedicated inhalation development lab as part of major expansion
Study shows reminders significantly improved inhaler adherence but increased adherence did not greatly improve asthma control
A six-month study conducted by the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (WIMR) found that patients getting reminders from the Smartinhaler SmartTrack inhaler monitoring system manufactured by Nexus6 took 73% of prescribed doses on average compared to 46% for patients not using a reminder system. However, despite the significant difference in adherence between the … [Read more...] about Study shows reminders significantly improved inhaler adherence but increased adherence did not greatly improve asthma control
MVIC adds four new member companies, opens registration for symposium
The Medicon Valley Inhalation Consortium (MVIC) has announced the addition of four new member companies, bringing the total to 24. The newly added companies are OM Projekt, Lastow Consulting, Competitive Intelligence Solutions (CIS), and AB Kamsaco. OM Projekt provides project management based on Lean Six Sigma; Lastow Consulting provides device development and … [Read more...] about MVIC adds four new member companies, opens registration for symposium
Aptar publishes summary of roundtable on inhaler adherence
Aptar Pharma has published a white paper summarizing a roundtable discussion on inhaler adherence held in Paris, France on November 29th 2013. The panel included five experts on inhaler usage from the UK and France. The company said, "Aptar Pharma and its distinguished scientific guests were delighted with the successful outcome of the inhaler adherence … [Read more...] about Aptar publishes summary of roundtable on inhaler adherence
Philips-Medisize to be acquired by Golden State Capital
Device manufacturer Phillips-Medisize has announced that it will be acquired by Golden Gate Capital for an undisclosed amount. According to the announcement, Matt Jennings will remain as President and CEO, and the company will keep its headquarters in Wisconsin. The company, which offers design and manufacturing services for medical devices, including inhalers, has … [Read more...] about Philips-Medisize to be acquired by Golden State Capital
3M DDS to expand UK MDI facility
According to 3M Drug Delivery Systems, the company will increase the capacity of its Loughborough, UK MDI facility by more than 20%. No additional details were provided. 3M DDS VP of Inhalation Drug Delivery Marcello Napol said, “Since developing the first MDI almost 60 years ago, 3M has continued pioneering in inhalation drug delivery, and this expansion of our … [Read more...] about 3M DDS to expand UK MDI facility
Copley to launch fluticasone propionate testing accessories at RDD
Copley Scientific will launch several new cascade impactor accessories designed to meet requirements for testing of fluticasone propionate inhalation powder set out in a new USP monograph at RDD 2014, the company has said. The new accessories include a glass dose uniformity sampling apparatus (DUSA) and a fluticasone propionate-specific induction port and … [Read more...] about Copley to launch fluticasone propionate testing accessories at RDD