Marinomed Biotech announced that DKSH subsidiary Favorex has acquired commercialization rights to Marinomed's Carragelose iota-carrageenan nasal spray for Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Earlier this year, Carragelose nasal spray was approved in Mexico, where it will be marketed as "Barlo" by M8. Perrigo markets the nasal spray in a number of … [Read more...] about Favorex to market Marinomed’s Carragelose nasal spray in Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines
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Lupin launches Vilfuro-G triple combination DPI in India
Lupin announced that the Drug Controller General of India approved the company's Vilfuro-G vilanterol / fluticasone furoate / glycopyrronium bromide dry powder inhaler for the treatment of COPD, and the company has launched the DPI in India. Earlier this year, Lupin announced the launch of its Difizma indacaterol / glycopyrronium / mometasone DPI in India for the … [Read more...] about Lupin launches Vilfuro-G triple combination DPI in India
Silo Pharma licenses Medspray’s soft mist technology for delivery of SPC-15 intranasal ketamine
Silo Pharma announced that it has signed a license agreement with Medspray Pharma for the use of Medspray's soft mist spray technology for delivery of Silo’s SPC-15 intranasal ketamine. According to Silo, the Medspray technology delivers "A formulation-specific, customized aerosol plume that is designed to allow for better deposition in the relevant region of the … [Read more...] about Silo Pharma licenses Medspray’s soft mist technology for delivery of SPC-15 intranasal ketamine
Altamira sells majority stake in Bentrio bentonite nasal spray
Altamira Therapeutics announced that a private investor has acquired a 51% stake in Altamira Medica, a subsidiary of Altamira that owns Bentrio bentonite nasal spray, which is sold over the counter for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. According to Altamira, the deal includes more than CHF 2 million (~$2.3 million) in cash, and the company will get 25% of future … [Read more...] about Altamira sells majority stake in Bentrio bentonite nasal spray
Inhalon Biopharma gets additional funding from the US Army for development of inhaled antibody against SARS-CoV-2
Inhalon Biopharma has announced that the company received a $5.7 million contract from the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) for development of a nebulized therapy against all variants of SARS-CoV-2. The company's web site says that it received the contract for a study of "IN-007, an Inhaled ACE2-Targeting Therapeutic for … [Read more...] about Inhalon Biopharma gets additional funding from the US Army for development of inhaled antibody against SARS-CoV-2
Altamira gets European patent for intranasal betahistine
Altamira Therapeutics (formerly Auris Medical) said that the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a notice that it will grant a patent (No. 3698791) covering the company's AM-125 intranasal formulation of betahistine until February 2038. Altamira says that it has been granted composition of matter and methods of use patents for intranasal betahistine in 50 … [Read more...] about Altamira gets European patent for intranasal betahistine
Inhalon Biopharma licenses human metapneumovirus antibodies for inhaled delivery
Inhalon Biopharma announced that it has licensed human metapneumovirus (hMPV) antibodies from the University of Georgia and intends to develop inhaled hMPV antibodies for the treatment of hMPV respiratory infections. According to the company's website, its pipeline includes a candidate designated IN-003 against hMPV. Inhalon's pipeline of inhaled therapies based … [Read more...] about Inhalon Biopharma licenses human metapneumovirus antibodies for inhaled delivery
Transpire Bio opens new headquarters and research facility
Transpire Bio, which launched in 2022 to develop inhaled therapeutics for both local and systemic delivery, has officially opened its new headquarters and research facility in Weston, FL, USA. Shortly after launching, the company announced deals with Recipharm for development of 4 inhaled formulations (TRB-1, TRB-2, TRB-3, and TRB-4) and with INTO for 3 additional … [Read more...] about Transpire Bio opens new headquarters and research facility
MannKind gets US patent covering clofazimine inhalation suspension
According to MannKind Corporation, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued US patent No. 11,793,808 ("Compositions of Clofazimine, Combinations Comprising Them, Processes for Their Preparation, Uses and Methods Comprising Them"), which covers the company's MNKD-101 clofazimine inhalation suspension, until 2039. MannKind is developing MNKD-101 … [Read more...] about MannKind gets US patent covering clofazimine inhalation suspension
Qnovia partners with University of Virginia for development of inhaled antimicrobial peptides
Qnovia (formerly Respira Technologies) has announced a partnership with researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) for the development of two new antimicrobial peptides for delivery via the company's RespiRx vibrating mesh nebulizer technology. The new candidates will be called QN-05, which will be developed for the treatment of pneumonia, and QN-06, for the … [Read more...] about Qnovia partners with University of Virginia for development of inhaled antimicrobial peptides