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Delivering Injectables: Devices & Formulations 172

Issue No #172 May 2025  May 20th, 2025


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Issue 172 - May 2025

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RETHINKING GLP-1 DELIVERY DEVICES: DESIGNING FOR USERS BEYOND DIABETES
EXPERT VIEW
Dan Lock
RETHINKING GLP-1 DELIVERY DEVICES: DESIGNING FOR USERS BEYOND DIABETES
Dan Lock explores how the experiences and motivations of individuals using glucagon-like peptide 1 drugs for weight loss may differ from those managing diabetes or heart disease.
ADVANCING SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION THERAPY FOR PATIENTS THROUGH INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
INJECTION
Julien Vandewalle
Convatec
ADVANCING SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION THERAPY FOR PATIENTS THROUGH INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Julien Vandewalle and Clare Holden explain Convatec’s long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical device companies are driving development in chronic care by introducing subcutaneous technologies that support the treatment of conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson’s disease – showcasing Convatec’s Neria™ Guard infusion set.
Interview: Understanding the Impact of USP<382> on Primary Packaging Development
INTERVIEW
Dr Laure-Helene Guillemot
Aptar Pharma
Interview: Understanding the Impact of USP<382> on Primary Packaging Development
Laure-Hélène Guillemot discusses the new USP <382> chapter coming into force on December 1st, 2025, which will significantly transform functional testing protocols for pharmaceutical companies.
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP AND CLOSE COLLABORATION FOR FILLING ON-BODY INJECTORS
WEARABLES
Mary Lou Glotzbach
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP AND CLOSE COLLABORATION FOR FILLING ON-BODY INJECTORS
Mary Lou Glotzbach and Dr Greg Moakes consider the implications of the increasing demand for high-volume injections across the drug delivery industry, and how technologies such as wearable injectors are creating novel challenges for the fill-finish process due to the novel containers involved, making the case that it is only through clear communication and close collaboration between partners that these challenges can be met and surmounted.
PROTECTION AND PRODUCTION: OPTIMISING PRIMARY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR mRNA THERAPIES
INJECTION
Enrico Barichello
Stevanato Group
PROTECTION AND PRODUCTION: OPTIMISING PRIMARY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR mRNA THERAPIES
Enrico Barichello and Riccardo Prete discuss the impact that mRNA-based therapies are having on the modern pharmaceutical market and how these delicate therapies require careful handling, with a particular focus on how Stevanato’s portfolio of primary packaging products can be highly beneficial when bringing these critical medicines to market.
NEXT-GENERATION SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MEDICAL INJECTION MOULDING
INJECTION
Rob Doorakkers
IGS GeboJagema
NEXT-GENERATION SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MEDICAL INJECTION MOULDING
Rob Doorakkers of IGS GeboJagema, and Stephan Plassmann of Gloss & Coating, discuss their new Translatio-Coating technology for treating the surfaces of steel parts to achieve microscopic levels of optimisation and open new possibilities for efficiency and quality in drug delivery device manufacturing.
VYTAL – ONE STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF CONTAINER-CLOSURE SYSTEMS
INJECTION
Ana Isabel Gutierrez
H&T Presspart
VYTAL – ONE STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF CONTAINER-CLOSURE SYSTEMS
Ana Isabel Gutierrez looks at advancements in sterile and aseptic filling methods in the pharmaceutical industry, introducing H&T Presspart's Vytal® snap-fit container-closure system, which is designed to meet the growing regulatory demands of the pharmaceutical industry.
GREATER FORMULATION FREEDOM WITH A NOVEL AUTOINJECTOR PLATFORM THAT EXTENDS VOLUME AND VISCOSITY LIMITS
INJECTION
Prof Sigrid Saaler-Reinhardt
Gerresheimer
GREATER FORMULATION FREEDOM WITH A NOVEL AUTOINJECTOR PLATFORM THAT EXTENDS VOLUME AND VISCOSITY LIMITS
Prof Sigrid Saaler-Reinhardt, Dr Andrea Lennerz, Moritz Mond and Marie Stockton discuss how the Gx Inbeneo® autoinjector overcomes the limitations of prefilled syringe-based autoinjectors to provide effective, safe administration of large-volume, high-viscosity formulations.
YES, PEN INJECTORS CAN ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN JUST INSULIN
INJECTION
Cecile Gross
Nemera
YES, PEN INJECTORS CAN ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN JUST INSULIN
Cécile Gross and Mark Tunkel explore the benefits of pen injectors, highlighting their versatility and ease of use, and introduce Nemera’s novel platforms and how they can be adapted for a wide range of indications, enhancing treatment options and the patient experience.
TRANSFORMING PARENTERAL DELIVERY: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SC AND IM FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT
INJECTION
Jeff Clement
PCI Pharma Services
TRANSFORMING PARENTERAL DELIVERY: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SC AND IM FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT
Jeff Clement of PCI looks at the changing landscape of parenteral delivery, considering the pros and cons of intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular formulations and considers how new technologies are reshaping the drug delivery landscape.
Product Showcase: CCBIO’S INJECTOR PLATFORM PRODUCTS
INJECTION
Jimmy Fan
CC Bio
Product Showcase: CCBIO’S INJECTOR PLATFORM PRODUCTS
CCBio’s expanding portfolio of self-injection devices reflects the growing importance of at-home administration in driving adherence across a range of therapies. This showcase explores the clinical rationale behind self-injection and details CCBio’s latest innovations, including electronic-assisted devices and Taiwan-based automated assembly.
DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IN DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
SUSTAINABILITY
Martin Høier Thomsen
MGS Mfg Group
DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IN DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Martin Høier Thomsen discusses the need for the pharma industry to rise to the challenges of meeting its sustainability goals, explaining how MGS’ expertise and established practices to drug delivery device design and manufacture present a forward-thinking approach to achieving this aim.
Interview: PDA Miniverse and Trends in Injectable Drug Delivery
INTERVIEW
Mathias Romacker
Kymanox
Interview: PDA Miniverse and Trends in Injectable Drug Delivery
In this exclusive interview, Mathias Romacker and Evan Edwards talk with ONdrugDelivery’s Guy Furness about the upcoming inaugural PDA Miniverse conference in Indianapolis, and the topics and trends currently being felt across the injectable drug delivery industry.
OPTIMISING HIGH-DOSE DELIVERY: SYRINGE-AUTOINJECTOR INTEGRATION, INJECTION TIME AND PERFORMANCE
INJECTION
Thomas Blaser
Ypsomed
OPTIMISING HIGH-DOSE DELIVERY: SYRINGE-AUTOINJECTOR INTEGRATION, INJECTION TIME AND PERFORMANCE
Thomas Blaser and Dr Maëlle Douaire explore how drug viscosity, autoinjectors and syringes affect the administration of injectable therapies, demonstrating the results of a study evaluating combined autoinjectors and syringes from the two companies that provide efficient and smooth delivery of high-dose therapies.
CRITICAL LESSONS LEARNED: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
RESPIRATORY
Dr Steve Badelt
BlueRidge Life Sciences
CRITICAL LESSONS LEARNED: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Dr Steve Badelt of BlueRidge Life Sciences discusses how the differing cultures and mindsets common to drug development and device design need to be brought together to achieve a smooth and successful combination product development programme, and explores some best practices for achieving optimal outcomes.
SAE’s Injectable Drug Delivery 2025 – Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
CONFERENCE SHOWCASE
SAE’s Injectable Drug Delivery 2025 – Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
Projected to reach US$1,139 billion (£852 billion) by 2029, the injectable drug delivery market is rapidly growing—but what’s driving this evolution? From complex biologics and increased demand for patient self-administration to advanced delivery technologies, the answers will be centre stage at this year’s Injectable Drug Delivery Conference.
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