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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

When it comes to vaccines and other high-value biologics, it is essential that effective formulations go hand in hand with safe delivery. Available in a range of sizes, the company’s proprietary rubber compounds such as FM257 and FM457 are used in drug delivery systems by some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical organisations.

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

It indicates that nanomedicine also has the potential to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance via the use of nanomaterials with intrinsic antibacterial properties, as well as using nanoparticles as effective drug delivery systems for antibacterial agents.

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

XTalks

XTALKS WEBINAR: Drug Delivery — Addressing Global Regulatory Challenges in Co-Packaged, On-Body Systems Live and On-Demand: Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central) Register for this free webinar to learn about on-body drug delivery systems and addressing their complex global regulatory requirements.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna must face patent claims over its Covid-19 vaccine; Pfizer and BioNTech testing combo Covid and flu shot

STAT News

The companies allege Moderna’s vaccine uses their technology for a drug-delivery system without permission. Citing  Genevant and Arbutus sued Moderna in February, seeking royalties from Moderna’s sale of its Covid-19 vaccine.

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Prefilled Syringes: Delivering Convenience and Precision in Every Dose

Roots Analysis

They offer several advantages over traditional drug delivery systems ( such as vials and syringes ), including reduced chances of dosing errors, increased patient compliance and decreased risk of microbial contamination. Prefilled syringes are syringes that come pre-filled with a specific dose of medication.

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Quality first: How pharma can meet injectables demand while staying compliant

Pharmaceutical Technology

Primary packaging is relied upon to protect and maintain this sterility across the shelf life of the drug. A poor choice of closure or a dimensional defect on a packaging component can impact the container’s integrity, causing leaks, oxidation, and/or contamination. There are additional risks to consider with parenteral packaging.

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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2021, 72% of newly approved drugs were small molecules, and almost 50% of new drugs approved were OSD. While the industry is seeing advances in alternative drug delivery systems, oral solid doses, such as pills, capsules and soft gels, remain at the forefront of the industry.