Nebulizer maker HCmed Innovations and Cellics Therapeutics have agreed to collaborate on inhaled delivery of cellular nanosponges as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapies. Cellics is currently developing nanosponges based on red blood cells and macrophages, and the company expects to advance its CTI-005 RBC nanosponge into clinical development for the … [Read more...] about Cellics partners with HCmed on delivery of inhaled nanosponges
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Aptar Pharma gets option to acquire Pharmaxis’s Orbital DPI
Aptar Pharma will have 12 months to decide whether to exercise an exclusive option to acquire worldwide rights to Pharmaxis's high payload Orbital dry powder inhaler under a new agreement, the company said. The Orbital DPI, which can deliver up to 400 mg of powder in divided doses, was designed for delivery of Pharmaxis's Bronchitol inhaled mannitol, and Pharmaxis … [Read more...] about Aptar Pharma gets option to acquire Pharmaxis’s Orbital DPI
FDA indicates that Merxin’s MRX004 SMI could be used for generics of Spiriva Respimat
According to a LinkedIn post by generic device maker Merxin, the FDA has indicated that Merxin's MRX004 soft mist inhaler is suitable for an ANDA submission for a generic version of Boehringer Ingelheim's Spiriva Respimat tiotropium bromide SMI. Merxin recently announced that it would sponsor doctoral research at the University of Hertfordshire to support development … [Read more...] about FDA indicates that Merxin’s MRX004 SMI could be used for generics of Spiriva Respimat
Berry Global to build new R&D and manufacturing facility in India
Berry Global has announced that it will construct a new facility in Bangalore, India that will serve as an R&D center and will add manufacturing capacity for devices, including nasal spray pumps and inhalers, to meet demand in South Asia. Berry already has one manufacturing facility in Bangalore. Berry Global Chairman and CEO Tom Salmon commented, "Investing in … [Read more...] about Berry Global to build new R&D and manufacturing facility in India
H&T Presspart acquires Novelex
H&T Presspart has acquired Swiss device maker Novelex (formerly Forteq Nidau), the company said, and all Novelex employees will be absorbed into H&T Presspart. The company acquired Novelex from Liberta Partners, which had acquired Forteq Nidau in November 2020. Two partners from Liberta Partners, Florian Korp and Peter Franke, commented, "H&T … [Read more...] about H&T Presspart acquires Novelex
Leyden Labs partners with Nanopharm on antiviral nasal spray development
OINDP research and development specialist Nanopharm has partnered with Leyden Labs for development of Leyden Labs antiviral nasal spray candidates, the companies have announced. Nanopharm, which was acquired by Aptar Pharma in 2019, will develop a liquid nasal formulation in preparation for Phase 1 trials and may evaluate a powder formulation as well. In March 2021, … [Read more...] about Leyden Labs partners with Nanopharm on antiviral nasal spray development
Iconovo to provide dry powder nasal device for ISR intranasal COVID-19 vaccine
Device developer Iconovo has received an order worth up to 4.9 million Swedish kronor from Immune System Regulation (ISR) for an intranasal version of Iconovo's ICOone single dose DPI, the company said. In March 2021, Iconovo announced that it had received an order from ISR for development of the ICOone device for a COVID-19 vaccine. The addition of the nasal version … [Read more...] about Iconovo to provide dry powder nasal device for ISR intranasal COVID-19 vaccine
Philip Morris announces £1 billion offer for Vectura
Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced an offer of ~£1.05 billion for the acquisition of inhalation CDMO Vectura. In May 2021, Vectura announced that it would be acquired by the Carlyle Group for £958 million. The Vectura Board has withdrawn its support for the Carlyle deal and agreed to the PMI acquisition, citing PMI's experience with aerosol delivery among … [Read more...] about Philip Morris announces £1 billion offer for Vectura
Inhalation Sciences announces proof-of-concept project with new mouse exposure model
Inhalation Sciences (ISAB) announced that its CRO division, Inhalation Research Services (IRS), has signed an agreement with "an innovative US pharma company that is developing novel mRNA therapies for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary diseases" for a proof-of-concept project utilizing ISAB's PreciseInhale aerosol generating system. The … [Read more...] about Inhalation Sciences announces proof-of-concept project with new mouse exposure model
Copley Scientific joins UK Taskforce for Lung Health Industries Forum
Copley Scientific announced that it has joined the Industries Forum of the UK's Taskforce for Lung Health, and Copley personnel will share their expertise to help advance the taskforce's five-year plan "to improve the nation’s lung health and provide better care for people with lung disease." The company said, "As the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific joins UK Taskforce for Lung Health Industries Forum