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Issue 017   Developing a cure for protein stability
Do-coop technologies
An ordered aqueous solution that mimics in-vivo conditions may prove to be the cure for the instability and reduced bioactivity that afflicts many protein-based therapeutic formulations. more...
     
  Predictable behaviour of drugs
TNO
Pharmaceutical companies are looking to predict the behaviour of drugs earlier and earlier in the development phase, making subsequent human trials more efficient and saving time and money. TNO, an independent research organisation, is offering innovative solutions. more...
 
     
  Health in gum
Cafosa
Chewing gum is an excellent alternative to traditional drug delivery methods. Cafosa has developed Health in Gum, to make the production of medicated chewing gum easier, says technical director Roser Amposta. more...
 
     
  Needle free injection
Crossject
Using technology similar to that used in airbags, Crossject’s new injection device circumvents needle phobia and reduces the risk of needle-stick injury. more...
 
     
  Pen sized dose delivery
Haselmeier
Haselmeier is a leading designer and manufacturer of pens and autoinjectors for injectable pharmaceuticals. For 40 years the company has combined experience and innovation to produce disposable and re-usable self-injection delivery systems, many featuring its hidden needle design. more...
 
     
  Pharmaceutical partners
Cimalabs
CIMA® is a world leader in the drug delivery partnering business, specialising in the formulation, tastemasking and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals using its orally disintegrating tablet (ODT), oral transmucosal, tamper-deterrent, solubilisation and oral powder drug delivery technologies. more...
 
     
  A quick solution
Alpex pharma
Fast melt technology allows tablets to be taken any time, anywhere, without water. The development and commercial manufacture of fast melt, orodispersible tablets (ODT), along with effervescent technology, are at the forefront of focus for Swiss drug delivery company Alpex Pharma. more...
 

Issue 016   Multi-component moulding experts
RAUMEDIC
Safety is essential in the pharmaceutical industry, so products that retain their structure and original qualities should be a specific focus for all manufacturers. more...
   
  Research and development experts
Eurand
A wide range of capabilities and a unique business model has drawn talent to a speciality pharmaceutical company. more...
   
  Revolutionary water-based nanotechnology
Do-Coop Technologies Ltd
Do-Coop’s Neowater solution for hydrating poorly performing drug compounds opens and widens the therapeutic window, allowing the entry of poorly soluble compounds into the intellectual properties portfolio, solving one of the major challenges the pharma industry faces. The company’s Eran Gabbai and Regina Nadborny explore the product’s benefits. more...

Issue 015   Rock-solid stability
Soliqs
Melt extrusion technology can add value to the formulation of new molecular entities and established products. SOLIQS’ Meltrex technology has been developed by combining expertise in the fields of pharmaceuticals, polymer chemistry and analytical techniques.
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  The aerosol challenge
DuPont
Patient safety remains the number one priority when it comes to drug delivery and that includes the production of a non-CFC aerosol. DuPont has produced a number of CFC alternatives in the search for the perfect pharmaceutical propellant. more...
   
  Increasing demand for controlled release
Penwest
PharmaceuticalsDespite the investment focus on internal product development, established flexible oral controlled-release technologies by specialist companies retain key advantages and benefits, particularly as many drugs remain difficult to formulate and differentiate. more...
   
  Solving solubility
Eurand
The insoluble nature of some compounds prevents the oral dosing of the treatments they enable. Innovation and precision engineering in equal measures have now overcome that problem, so that insolubility is no longer a barrier to oral delivery. more...
   
  Intradermal injections made easy
Becton Dickinson
Traditional injection methods are awkward to use and often lead to misinjections. The time has come for an innovative microinjection system that delivers the right dose in the right place. more...
   
  Gum technology
Fertin Pharma A/S
The technologies of the medical chewing gum MediChew® offer several advantages to the patient: buccal absorption facilitates fast uptake of the API and reduces possible adverse side effects, such as stomach ache or vomiting, related to the intake of a tablet.
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Issue 014  

Unlocking the intradermal route
BD
The Mantoux technique, the traditional method of delivering therapies by injection through the skin, is difficult to use and prone to mis-injection. BD Soluvia™ is an innovative microinjection system that allows simple and reliable intradermal injection. more...

 
  Focus on quality and value
Forteq
The demands on drug delivery and self-diagnostics devices are growing, but manufacturers of high-precision components are offering device companies better quality and value. This is the message major pharma wants to hear. more...
 
 

The aerosol challenge
DuPont
Patient safety remains the number one priority when it comes to drug delivery and that includes the production of a non-CFC aerosol. DuPont has produced a number of CFC alternatives in the search for the perfect pharmaceutical propellant. more...


Issue 013   Smart solution to challenging compounds
SOLIQS
More drug makers are turning to melt extrusion technology as a low risk way of formulating drug molecules with challenging profiles. A unique alternative has been developed that will add value to the formulation of both new molecular entities and established products. more...
 
  Value for brands and patients
Meldex International
Pharmaceutical products need to be immediately effective: for consumers and for manufacturers requiring brand protection. Polymer technology provides a simple anti-counterfeiting system that has instant absorption capabilities. more...
 
  New life for drug compounds
Eurand
Drug solubility is an important factor influencing the rate and extent of drug absorption, therefore determining the overall bioavailability. Bioavailability technologies offer solutions that overcome the challenges of poor drug solubility. more...
 
  Oral controlled release technologies
Penwest Pharmaceuticals
In an era where formulation challenges are increasingly common, established, flexible, oral controlled release technologies are important tools for creating approvable, innovative products. more...

Issue 012   ODT: simple and effective
Eurand Pharmaceuticals
The efficacy of any treatment depends on patients’ compliance with their regimen. Reducing the number of doses and offering medication in a form that is easy to take can positively affect patient behaviour. The next generation of orally disintegrating tablets combines these benefits in one, simple product. more...

Issue 010   Patient-friendly ODTs
Eurand
Many tablets are hard to swallow: they are bitter tasting, disintegrate slowly and do not take effect for about an hour after administration. One company has worked to successfully overcome these challenges. more...
 
  Streamlining ODT technology
Developing orally disintegrating tablets can be expensive due to their complex dosage forms. Two platforms are available that aim to improve the manufacturing process. more...
 
  Delivering excellent products and services
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a global leader in development, drug delivery technologies, contract manufacturing, packaging and product commercialisation services, serving the worldwide pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. more...
 
  Developing greener and more effective inhalers
DuPont
The challenge of developing more environmentally friendly inhalers has provided the perfect opportunity to improve current formulations of pharmaceutical aerosols. more...

Issue 009   Intelligent nasal drug delivery
Kurve Technology, Inc
Current drug delivery systems track and validate prescription drugs from manufacturer to retailer, thereby curtailing fraud. However, the industry also requires systems that validate the product at patient level to avoid drug misuse. more...
   
    Engineering intelligence for high-volume production
Mikron Plastics Technology
Producing small complex plastic components in high volumes can be a difficult process. Luckily, expert knowledge is readily available. more...

Issue 008   Pulmonary delivery – the next wave
Nektar Therapeutics
The outlook is increasingly promising for products that deliver medicines to and through the respiratory system. more...
 
  Layering nanocapsules and microcapsules
Capsulution NanoScience AG
A large amount of pharmaceutical R&D resources are being spent on enhancing the delivery properties of existing and new drugs. Over the last years, an extended research community has been built around the use of innovative formulation processes. One of these new formulation processes, which have seen promising advances is called LBL-Technology®. more...
 
  Needle-free injectors evolve
Crossjet SA
There is now much more interest in needle-free technologies, as more sophisticated solutions reach the market. Manufacturers hope that customers will take a long-term view of costs, as there is value behind the higher purchase price of needle-free injectors. more...
 
  Measured in numbers
SI Associates Ltd
'I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it.' more...
 
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  Global Alliance Development
Alliances are becoming more common in the
pharmaceuticals industry. The Global Discovery Alliances team at AstraZeneca reveal the merits such ventures have in contributing to the success of a company’s business strategy.

Issue 007   Alginate, chitosan and hyaluronan in drug delivery
FMC BioPolymer
By Dr Michael Dornish, VP research and development, and Dr Are Kristiansen, commercial development manager, at FMC BioPolymer...
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