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Products enable testing in accordance with methods described in new USP monograph.

Copley Scientific Launches Two New Products for MDI Testing

Jennifer Markarian is manufacturing reporter for Pharmaceutical Technology.

The challenge of developing orally inhaled nasal drug products (OINDPs) is complicated by the interplay between drug-delivery devices and formulation.

Improving Inhaled-Product Testing

Paul Kippax is a product manager, Laser Diffraction, Malvern Instruments Ltd., Enigma Business Park, Grovewood Road, Malvern Worcestershire, UK WR14 1XZ, Paul.Kippax@malvern.co.uk.

Julie Suman is President at NextBreath LLC, USA.

Gerallt Williams is Director, R&D Laboratory Services at AptarGroup SAS, France.

One particularly crucial parameter for nasal sprays is the size of the droplets produced during actuation, which can potentially impact bioavailability.

Understanding The Requirements For Effective Nasal Drug Delivery

Mark Copley discusses the methods used for DPI testing and the challenges presented by the current regulatory framework.

Regulatory challenges of inhaler testing

Molecular Profiles created a poster that demonstrates the efficacy of its "nanoPASS" (nanoscale predictive analytical screening solution) technique to characterize an active pharmaceutical ingredient's (API) surface energy.

Nanoscale Technique Measures Surface Physical Properties of APIs

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have successfully tested a new inhaled tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.

Promising Results Pave the Way to Inhaled TB Vaccine

Patricia Van Arnum was executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology.

Following the sales of its global branded pharmaceutical business, 3M stays the course in drug delivery as its Drug Delivery Systems Division advances technology in inhalation and transdermal drug delivery.

3M Drug Delivery Systems Advances Inhalation and Transdermal Drug Delivery

New research has led to significant advances in formulations and inhalation systems for pulmonary delivery.

Formulation and Drug Delivery, Inhalation Drugs