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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2021, 72% of newly approved drugs were small molecules, and almost 50% of new drugs approved were OSD. While the industry is seeing advances in alternative drug delivery systems, oral solid doses, such as pills, capsules and soft gels, remain at the forefront of the industry.

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Quality first: How pharma can meet injectables demand while staying compliant

Pharmaceutical Technology

The demand for injectable drugs is rising. According to the GlobalData report Contract Injectable Packaging Trends in the Bio/Pharma Industry , more than half (55%) of FDA drug approvals in 2021 were accounted for by injectables. Several drug development trends are driving injectables demand.

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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

When it comes to vaccines and other high-value biologics, it is essential that effective formulations go hand in hand with safe delivery. By having the drug already dosed inside the chamber and no need to draw it from a vial into a syringe, the process is streamlined and the risk of a potential dosing error is eliminated.

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

XTalks

XTALKS WEBINAR: Drug Delivery — Addressing Global Regulatory Challenges in Co-Packaged, On-Body Systems Live and On-Demand: Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central) Register for this free webinar to learn about on-body drug delivery systems and addressing their complex global regulatory requirements.

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nano-based delivery systems are on the rise, as they enable manufacturers to deliver therapeutic agents to specific targeted tissue in a more controlled manner. Data indicates that the global nanopharmaceutical drugs market size reached USD 53.85 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 102.4 Billion in 2030.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna must face patent claims over its Covid-19 vaccine; Pfizer and BioNTech testing combo Covid and flu shot

STAT News

The companies allege Moderna’s vaccine uses their technology for a drug-delivery system without permission. Citing  Genevant and Arbutus sued Moderna in February, seeking royalties from Moderna’s sale of its Covid-19 vaccine.

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Going big: How cartridges are making large-volume, high-dose subcutaneous autoinjectors a reality

Pharmaceutical Technology

Autoinjectors have revolutionised the convenient delivery of low-volume parenteral drugs. But with the advent of injection site absorption enhancers, drug delivery device innovations, as well as the recent primary container options, the practical subcutaneous self-administration of large-volume parenterals is becoming possible.

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