Vaxess Technologies, developer of a shelf-stable vaccine patch, announced today that it named Steve Bende as its new chief strategy officer. Bende previously served as global head of new products at Sanofi Pasteur. He led international, multifunctional teams at the pharmaceutical giant. That included assessing the commercial viability of potential new products. Prior to Sanofi, […]
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Stevanato Group, Thermo Fisher to bring on-body drug delivery system to market
Stevanato Group (NYSE:STVN) today announced a collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) on drug delivery technology. The partnership aims to bring a fully integrated, on-body delivery system platform for subcutaneous administration to market. Stevanato Group said in a news release that the planned device will be semi-reusable and provide micro-precision basal doses and full-content bolus […]
Vivani Medical wants to bring a subdermal drug delivery implant to the diabetes market
Where some have tried and failed, Vivani Medical believes its drug-delivering implants can go the distance. When Second Sight Medical and Nano Precision Medical merged last year, the rebranded company — Vivani Medical (Nasdaq:VANI)— had a goal: bring a six-month, subdermal drug delivery implant that treats conditions including type 2 diabetes to market. CEO Dr. […]
Eli Lilly is cutting the price of insulin by 70%
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced today that it plans to execute price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins. Indianapolis-based Lilly also plans to expand its Insulin Value Program. This caps patient out-of-pocket costs at $35 or less per month. The company said it took these actions to “help Americans” in a “complex healthcare […]
EOFlow invests $7.7B in Pharmeo subsidiary for non-insulin drug delivery development
EOFlow announced today that it plans to invest $7.7 billion (9.9 billion Korean Won) in its wholly-owned Pharmeo subsidiary. The investment aims to advance R&D and commercialization of non-insulin drugs with EOFlow’s wearable drug delivery system. EOFlow intends to finance this investment through paid-in capital increase for the subsidiary. EOFlow owes the actual investment, totaling […]
FDA committee unanimously votes in favor of over-the-counter Narcan from Emergent BioSolutions
Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) announced today that its over-the-counter Narcan (naloxone HCl) nasal spray received unanimous approval from governing bodies. The vote came from the FDA Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee. A total of 19 voters decided in favor of the benefit-risk profile for Narcan. The voters support […]
West, Corning expand partnership on drug delivery, packaging solutions
West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) announced today that it expanded its ongoing collaboration with Corning (NYSE:GLW). Exton, Pennsylvania-based West said its partnership now includes exclusive distribution rights for Corning Valor glass vials. It also includes the launch of its first product, West Ready Pack with Corning Valor RTU vials. This technology utilizes SG EZ-fill technology. The […]
Owen Mumford wins Pharmapack award for UniSafe auto-injector
Pharmapack Europe today announced that Owen Mumford Pharmaceutical Services received one of its 2023 Pharmapack Awards. The company received recognition in the “Drug Delivery Innovation” category for its UniSafe reusable, connected auto-injector. Woodstock, United Kingdom-based Owen Mumford designed UniSafe as a companion device for its UniSafe 1mL safety syringes. These devices deliver subcutaneous medication. UniSafe […]
Phillips-Medisize unveils new disposable injector pen
Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, announced today that it expanded its product portfolio with a new disposable pen injector. Hudson, Wisconsin-based Phillips-Medisize designed the new injector for high-volume manufacturing. It intends to offer pharmaceutical companies a familiar, competitive pen injector for faster, more efficient and cost-effective market entry. The company plans to display the pen at […]
Aptar Pharma launches metal-free nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma announced today that it launched its first metal-free, multidose nasal spray pump, called the APF Futurity. Crystal Lake, Illinois-based Aptar developed APF Futurity to deliver nasal saline and other comparable over-the-counter (OTC) formulations. The company designed the pump specifically for recyclability. It represents Aptar’s first “highly recyclable” nasal spray pump, according to a […]
