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Pulmonary & Nasal Delivery85

Issue No #85  April 16th, 2018


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Issue 85 - Apr 2018

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A POSITIVE SPIN ON DPI FORMULATION
EXPERT VIEW
Bert Dekens
A POSITIVE SPIN ON DPI FORMULATION
Bert Dekens outlines some of the considerations that go into developing and processing dry powder inhaler formulations, and discusses the merits of conical high-shear mixers.
POWDER MICRODOSING WITH 100% IN-LINE FILL WEIGHT CONTROL BY X-RAY
EXPERT VIEW
Dr Karlheinz Seyfang
POWDER MICRODOSING WITH 100% IN-LINE FILL WEIGHT CONTROL BY X-RAY
Karlheinz Seyfang discusses the need for filling verification in pre-metered DPI blister filling lines, going on to detail the role X-ray analysis could play in an automated verification process.
COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR PMDI PRODUCTS: FROM DEVELOPMENT TO QUALITY CONTROL TESTING
PULMONARY
Heli Chauhan
Proveris Scientific
COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR PMDI PRODUCTS: FROM DEVELOPMENT TO QUALITY CONTROL TESTING
Heli Chauhan outlines the major challenges encountered in testing pressurised metered dose inhalers, and how Proveris’ portfolio of instruments can be an invaluable addition to the testing workflow.
DRUG REPURPOSING – BROADENING PATIENT ACCESSIBILITY VIA A CHANGE IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
NASAL
Badre Hammond
Aptar Pharma
DRUG REPURPOSING – BROADENING PATIENT ACCESSIBILITY VIA A CHANGE IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Badre Hammond, Gerallt Williams and Herve Pacaud discuss the growing trend of drug repurposing.
INFLUENCE OF THE HUMAN FACTOR ON NASAL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE EVALUATION
NASAL
Pascale Farjas
Nemera
INFLUENCE OF THE HUMAN FACTOR ON NASAL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE EVALUATION
Pascale Farjas, Alain Regard and Guillaume Grevin, discuss what is required of a modern nasal spray pump and how introducing the human factor showed a significant impact on the variability of delivered volume.
REALISTIC PULMONARY DELIVERY SYSTEM TRAINERS
PULMONARY
Craig Baker
Noble
REALISTIC PULMONARY DELIVERY SYSTEM TRAINERS
Craig Baker discusses the prevalence of improper use and how addressing this issue via training devices is of benefit to manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients.
THE NEW EU MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS – IMPLICATIONS FOR INHALATION DEVICES
EXPERT VIEW
Mary Hutchens
THE NEW EU MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS – IMPLICATIONS FOR INHALATION DEVICES
Mary Hutchens gives an overview of some of the changes wrought by last year’s introduction of the new EU Medical Device Regulation, with a specific view to its effect on inhalation devices and inhaled medical products.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOSATOR FOR DPI DOSING
EXPERT VIEW
Jamie Clayton
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOSATOR FOR DPI DOSING
Jamie Clayton, Rajeev Dattani and Dave Seaward discuss the operation of dosators for reliable and accurate filling of DPI capsules and blisters.
MEETING FUTURE NEEDS FOR RESPIRATORY DRUG DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT
EXPERT VIEW
Mark Knowles
MEETING FUTURE NEEDS FOR RESPIRATORY DRUG DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT
Mark Knowles and Collette Johnson explore the different elements that need to be considered when developing a smart inhalation drug delivery device to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained.
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