The International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation and Science (IPAC‑RS) is highlighting the recent publication of a new paper titled "Laboratory Performance Testing of Aqueous Nasal Inhalation Products for Droplet/Particle Size Distribution: an Assessment from the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation and Science (IPAC‑RS)" … [Read more...] about New paper from IPAC-RS discusses methods for APSD testing of aqueous nasal sprays
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Renaissance Lakewood announces major spray lab expansion
US-based CDMO Renaissance Lakewood, which offers a wide range of services for nasal spray development and manufacturing, has announced a significant expansion of its laboratories in New Jersey, the company said. The expansion is part of a larger relocation and upgrade project initiated in 2021 and expected to be completed by early next year. According to Renaissance, … [Read more...] about Renaissance Lakewood announces major spray lab expansion
Copley Scientific launches new patient exhalation simulator for DPI development
Copley Scientific has announced the launch of its new Patient Exhalation Simulator (PES) for use in dry powder inhaler development. According to Copley, the PES simulates exhalation into a DPI prior to inhalation of the dose, a type of misuse that can significantly affect delivery of the full dose and which may occur with more than 20% of patients. The company … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific launches new patient exhalation simulator for DPI development
Honeywell and Recipharm partner on development of MDIs using Solstice Air HFO-1234ze(e) propellant
Propellant manufacturer Honeywell and CDMO Recipharm are partnering on development of MDIs formulated with Honeywell’s Solstice Air lower-GWP propellant, the companies said. Honeywell announced in October 2022 that it had started large scale manufacturing of medical grade Solstice Air HFO-1234ze(e) for use in metered dose inhalers and has previously announced a … [Read more...] about Honeywell and Recipharm partner on development of MDIs using Solstice Air HFO-1234ze(e) propellant
SPH Sine to use Marinomed solubility enhancement technology for formulation of an OINDP
Marinomed Biotech has announced that its Solv4U unit is working with SPH Sine Pharmaceutical Laboratories to develop an OINDP formulation using Marinomed's Marinosolv solubility enhancement technology. According to Marinomed, a feasibility study has been completed, and the companies expect to jointly seek a patent for the Marinosolv formulation. The announcement does … [Read more...] about SPH Sine to use Marinomed solubility enhancement technology for formulation of an OINDP
Kindeva gets UK public/private funding for lower-GWP MDI manufacturing
The UK’s Life Sciences Innovation Manufacturing Fund, which provides public/private investment to the life sciences industry, has awarded a grant to CDMO Kindeva Drug Delivery. According to a UK government press release, "The investment will create 40 full-time jobs and safeguard 218 existing full-time jobs across Kindeva’s sites in Clitheroe and Loughborough." … [Read more...] about Kindeva gets UK public/private funding for lower-GWP MDI manufacturing
Kindeva, H&T Presspart, and Chiesi sign deal for dose counters
H&T Presspart will expand cleanroom facilities and add a new production line to manufacture Kindeva Drug Delivery's dose counters and dose indicators for use in Chiesi MDIs, the companies have announced. According to the announcement, the dose counters will be used in Chiesi's new lower-GWP MDIs. H&T Presspart previously signed a licensing deal with 3M (now … [Read more...] about Kindeva, H&T Presspart, and Chiesi sign deal for dose counters
Copley launches Flow Rate Sensor for inhaler testing
OINDP testing experts Copley Scientific have announced the launch of the FRS bi-directional flow sensor, which is designed for use in inhaler testing. According to Copley, the device can be integrated with the company's Breath Actuation Controller BAC 100i or Critical Flow Controller TPK 100i for measurement of flow rate, pressure, and temperature in delivered dose … [Read more...] about Copley launches Flow Rate Sensor for inhaler testing
Resyca announces new Chief Technical Officer, licensing deal with Thaerapy
Soft mist inhaler developer Resyca, a joint venture of Medspray Pharma and Recipharm, has announced the promotion of current Head of Development and Project Management Nicolas Buchmann to Chief Technical Officer. Buchman will take over from Wilbur de Kruijf, who is leaving to serve as CEO of a start-up inhaled drug developer called Thaerapy. Resyca also announced that … [Read more...] about Resyca announces new Chief Technical Officer, licensing deal with Thaerapy
Gilbert Technologies raises €7 million for development of its soft mist inhaler device
Dutch device company Gilbert Technologies has announced the closing of a €7 million funding round led by DeepTechXL. The company said that Brabant Startup Funds also converted its earlier loan to Gilbert Technologies, making Brabant a shareholder, along with current shareholders NanoCorp and Delft Enterprises. According to Gilbert, the proceeds of the funding will … [Read more...] about Gilbert Technologies raises €7 million for development of its soft mist inhaler device