The PharmTech team focused on its coverage of AAPS PharmSci 360 this week, conducting interviews with experts on a range of topics including formulation platforms, AI, amorphous solid dispersions, and animal studies.
News|Articles|October 15, 2025
Executive Summary: Nasal Drug Delivery on the Rise – What’s Next for Pharma?
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Nasal drug delivery has been around since the 1950s when it was used for over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants. In the current pharmaceutical industry, it is used across biologics, small, and large molecule applications, and even has potential for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s because it can pass the blood-brain barrier and first-pass metabolism.
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