Aptar Pharma is touting the use of its "Classic" modular spray pump in the recently launched Sprix ketorolac tromethamine nasal spray from Regency Therapeutics. Regency is a new division of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, which acquired Sprix developer Roxro in December 2010. Aptar had worked with Roxro for 7 years on development of the product, and Eric Hohenschuh, … [Read more...] about Aptar Classic modular pump chosen for Sprix nasal spray
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New Asian distributors for Freeman Technology powder rheometer
Freeman Technology has appointed two new distributors for its FT4 powder rheometer, a universal powder tester that provides data useful for .the optimization of dry powder formulations The new distributors are Aimil Ltd., which will distribute the FT4 in India, and DKSH, which will handle distribution in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan. Freeman … [Read more...] about New Asian distributors for Freeman Technology powder rheometer
MeadWestvaco offering customers assistance with filling lines for preservative-free pumps
MWV has announced that it will now provide pharmaceutical customers with assistance in retrofitting filling lines when they make the switch to the company's line of preservative-free nasal spray pumps. According to the company, "Using advanced technologies, MWV engineers model and take packaging and machinery solutions from concept to production. We customize … [Read more...] about MeadWestvaco offering customers assistance with filling lines for preservative-free pumps
COPD journal now available in digital format
The COPD Foundation is now making its official journal, COPD: Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, available online in a digital format at www.copdjournal.com. According to publisher Ashley Petrylak, the format allows readers to bookmark and mark up articles, conduct keyword searches, watch video content, and forward articles. “We hope this new format … [Read more...] about COPD journal now available in digital format
S-Matrix and CI Informatics offering free inhaler testing software to UK universities
Software companies S-Matrix and CI Informatics have announced that they will provide their Fusion Inhaler Testing (FIT) software free of charge to universities in the UK. Any UK university that conducts cascade impaction studies is eligible to receive the software. “We believe that intelligent people should not be wasting their research time on transcribing … [Read more...] about S-Matrix and CI Informatics offering free inhaler testing software to UK universities
Prosonix particle technology now in use at Sterling
Steroid manufacturers Sterling S.r.l., located in Perugia, Italy, is now producing APIs for respiratory delivery using particle engineering technology supplied by Prosonix. A two-year collaboration between the two companies has resulted in a retrofit of existing Sterling equipment at the company's FDA-approved facility. The Prosonix crystallization technology … [Read more...] about Prosonix particle technology now in use at Sterling
OINDP suppliers receive Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
A number of companies that provide products and services to developers and manufacturers of inhaled and nasal drug products have been named as recipients of the 2011 Queen's Awards for Enterprise. The Queen presents the awards annually to UK businesses "for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable … [Read more...] about OINDP suppliers receive Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
Freeman introduces new user interface for powder rheometer
Freeman Technology will offer the new Graphical User Interface (GUI) for its FT4 powder rheometer instrument with all new instruments, and it will be available as a free upgrade for current owners. The FT4 provides data useful for optimizing dry powder flow and aerosolization characteristics by combining several different testing methodologies. With the new GUI, … [Read more...] about Freeman introduces new user interface for powder rheometer
Pharmaxis begins marketing Aridol challenge test in US
Australian company Pharmaxis is launching its Aridol inhaled dry powder mannitol bronchial challenge test in the US. The FDA approved the product in October 2010 for the assessment of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients 6 years old or older. Aridol is already marketed in many European countries, Australia, and Korea. According to Pharmaxis, the Aridol … [Read more...] about Pharmaxis begins marketing Aridol challenge test in US
BASF introduces new plastic suitable for DPIs
According to BASF, its new Ultraform N2320 003 PRO plastic for injection molding is specifically designed for medical applications with highly-stressed components, including dry powder inhalers. The new plastic will become commercially available in February 2011. Read the company's press release. … [Read more...] about BASF introduces new plastic suitable for DPIs