As the global demand for injectables grows, so does the demand for innovative delivery systems. For lyophilised forms, dual-chamber systems offer advantages. They have been on the market since the mid-1980s, mainly for emergency or chronic medication. The systems have been developed for the convenience of the patients/caregivers, but they also offer benefits for the pharma/biotech companies in regards to low residual volume and increased API yield.
Asthma needs to be targeted more specifically
BackgroundUp to now, researchers believed that lung remodeling follows an autoimmune inflammation triggered by components of the extracellular matrix. In August, British scientists provided a more accurate view of the processes in the lung tissue, opening up a way to optimise failed mid-stage clinical candidates.
MEPs vote for ban of single-use plastics
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Zelluna appoints new CFO
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Diversifying into oncology if ROI on bugs is too low
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AstraZeneca and Innate Pharma in US$5bn oncology deal
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Takeda strikes US$640m deal with Enterome
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EMA recommends four biologicals for market
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Companies at EFIB set to drive the bioeconomy
Latest NewsIndustrial biotech innovations, presented in at the 11th EFIB in Toulouse, could become the key enabler set to save our planet if supported appropriately.
Innovative delivery: dual-chamber systems
BackgroundAs the global demand for injectables grows, so does the demand for innovative delivery systems. For lyophilised forms, dual-chamber systems offer advantages. They have been on the market since the mid-1980s, mainly for emergency or chronic medication. The systems have been developed for the convenience of the patients/caregivers, but they also offer benefits for the pharma/biotech companies in regards to low residual volume and increased API yield.
Oxford Nanopore wins over Amgen
Latest NewsOxford Nanopore Technologies has impressed Amgen with its genetic sequencing technology. The US biopharma major has invested £50m in the Oxford-based company.