The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded an $8.9 million grant to Pulmotect for continued development of the company's PUL-042 immune stimulating inhalation solution, the company announced. Pulmotect said that the funds will go toward a Phase 2 trial titled, “A Phase 2 Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of PUL-042 … [Read more...] about Pulmotect gets $8.9 million grant for Phase 2 trial of PUL-042 inhalation solution
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Health Canada approves Lupin’s generic of Spiriva tiotropium bromide DPI
According to Lupin, Health Canada has approved the company's generic version of Boehringer Ingelheim's Spiriva tiotropium bromide inhalation powder for the treatment of COPD. In the UK, the MHRA approved the company's Lutio tiotropium DPI for the treatment of COPD in August 2022. Lupin President, Legal, for Canada, Australia, and Japan, Sofia Mumtaz commented, … [Read more...] about Health Canada approves Lupin’s generic of Spiriva tiotropium bromide DPI
Altamira says trial of Bentrio bentonite-based nasal spray for SAR met its primary endpoint
Altamira Therapeutics announced that the NASAR trial comparing its Bentrio bentonite-based gel nasal spray to saline nasal spray in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in nasal allergy symptoms. The OTC nasal spray is currently available in Germany and has received 510(k) clearance in … [Read more...] about Altamira says trial of Bentrio bentonite-based nasal spray for SAR met its primary endpoint
MannKind names Burkhard Blank as Executive VP, R&D, and Chief Medical Officer
Inhaled drug developer MannKind Corporation has announced the appointment of former Acorda Therapeutics Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer Burkhard Blank as MannKind's new Executive VP, Research & Development, and Chief Medical Officer. At Acorda, he was responsible for Phase 3 development of Inbrija levodopa inhalation powder. Blank was most recently Head … [Read more...] about MannKind names Burkhard Blank as Executive VP, R&D, and Chief Medical Officer
Aerami says it will advance AER-901 inhaled imatinib into a Phase 2 trial for PAH and PH-ILD
Aerami Therapeutics said that pre-clinical and Phase 1 data presented recently at ATS support advancing the company's AER-901 nebulized imatinib into a Phase 2 trial that will include both patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). The company said that it expects to … [Read more...] about Aerami says it will advance AER-901 inhaled imatinib into a Phase 2 trial for PAH and PH-ILD
Copley Scientific hires Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist
Inhaler testing equipment maker Copley Scientific has announced the appointment of Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist "to maintain a customer-centric focus as growth continues." Brooks was most recently a field application specialist at Primerdesign, a maker of PCR kits. Copley Managing Director Jamie Clayton commented, "The role of applications specialist … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific hires Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist
Ceapro presents pre-clinical data from study of inhalable yeast beta glucan
Ceapro has presented results from a pre-clinical study of inhalable yeast beta glucans processed with the company's pressurized gas expanded (PGX) technology at ATS, the company said. The study, which was conducted in collaboration with McMaster University, evaluated the aerosolization characteristics of inhaled PGX-processed yeast beta glucans (PGX-YBG) and the … [Read more...] about Ceapro presents pre-clinical data from study of inhalable yeast beta glucan
Halo Therapeutics raises £1.5 million for Phase 1 trial of its pan-coronavirus antiviral nasal spray
Bristol University spinout Halo Therapeutics announced that it has raised £1.5 million in a funding round led by the Development Bank of Wales to support a Phase 1 trial of the company's HTLX-1 linoleic acid pan-coronavirus antiviral nasal spray. According to the company's web site, Halo is developing nasal formulations based on its free fatty acid technology for both … [Read more...] about Halo Therapeutics raises £1.5 million for Phase 1 trial of its pan-coronavirus antiviral nasal spray
FDA approves Indivior’s Opvee nalmefene nasal spray
The FDA has approved Indivior's Opvee nalmefene nasal spray (OPNT003) for the treatment of opioid overdose, the company announced. Indivior recently acquired the intranasal nalmefene product as part of its acquisition of Opiant Pharmaceuticals. The company said that it expects to launch the nasal spray by the end of 2023. Opiant announced in June 2022 that it had … [Read more...] about FDA approves Indivior’s Opvee nalmefene nasal spray
FDA issues new product specific draft guidance for loxapine inhalation powder, revised draft guidances for 9 other OINDPs
The FDA recently published a new product specific draft guidance for inhaled dry powder loxapine for development of generic versions of Adasuve loxapine inhalation powder, which was approved by the agency in December 2012 for the treatement of agitation in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder. All patents covering Adasuve listed in the Orange Book are … [Read more...] about FDA issues new product specific draft guidance for loxapine inhalation powder, revised draft guidances for 9 other OINDPs