Dosage Forms

Experts share best practices in designing, manufacturing, and scaling up dry powder inhaler and metered dose inhaler drug–device combination products for inhalation drug delivery.

Conventional and robotic automation inside closed systems reduces risk.

Evolving equipment designs meet the unique needs of continuous processing techniques.

Alternatives to animal testing and in-vivo assays are occurring as a result of recent scientific advances.

In an amendment to their existing contract manufacturing agreement, Celsian and Poly Pharm expand GEN-1 program collaboration to add clinical and commercial batches of investigational vaccine.

New data finds J&J COVID-19 vaccine and booster to provide increased protection against COVID-19.

Considering interactions and understanding regulatory requirements are crucial when developing a drug or biologic product for use with a medical device.

When designing and manufacturing a pMDI or DPI combination drug-delivery device, the commercial stage should be kept in mind from the beginning of development.

The intranasal route of administration is showing clinical promise, particularly for COVID-19, but there are multiple hurdles to overcome to ensure successful formulation.

The potential for okra gum as a polymer candidate for new oral drug formulations was evaluated.

It is important to use correct organization and appropriate methods for demonstrating biosimilar comparability to support regulatory filings.

FDA granted orphan drug designation for imatinib in AER-901 for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Signal Rx Pharmaceuticals, Crystec, and ADYA Consulting are collaborating on the development of an inhaled dry powder formulation of SF2523 to treat pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and SARS-CoV-2 related illnesses.

FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which will be marketed as Comirnaty.

FDA approves Merck’s Welireg for the treatment of adult patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease who require therapy for tumor growth.

WHO’s solidarity plus trial will enroll hospitalized patients to test artesunate, imatinib, and infliximab in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Lilly’s insulin, lyumjev, receives FDA approval for an expanded label.

EMA’s CHMP has approved the increased manufacturing capacity and supply of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine active substance in its US manufacturing site.

A global safety database analysis has demonstrated no increased incidence of thrombosis with TTS after the second dose of Vaxzevria.

FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo, a type I interferon receptor antibody for treating systemic lupus erythematosus.

The European Commission has entered into a supply agreement with GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology for up to 220,000 doses of sotrovimab, an investigational mAb for treating COVID-19.

Dosage form priorities are shifting to focus on user-friendliness, leading to greater engagement with outsourcing partners earlier in development timelines.

Controlling conditions and preventing contamination are crucial for cell growth.

Recent research has highlighted the underlying mechanisms of amorphous solid dispersions and theory behind the formation of drug-rich phases.

EMA's CHMP has taken the decision to start a rolling review of Vidprevtyn—Sanofi Pasteur’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Sinovac Biotech’s Eupolio vaccine, a Sabin inactivated poliovirus vaccine (sIPV), has gained marketing authorization in China.

Specialty pharmaceutical company, Advanz Pharma, has launched a generic version of lanreotide, MYTOLAC, in Germany.

Modeling the manufacturing process benefits both development and operations.

ImmunityBio will proceed with a Phase I/II/III trial in South Africa of their dual-antigen T-cell vaccine as a boost in participants who were previously vaccinated against COVID-19.

The US federal government awarded new funding to the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, including funding under the American Rescue Plan that will be used to advance vaccine manufacturing.