Aptar Digital Health Announces Stallergenes Greer iPUMP LaunchAptar Digital Health, a global expert in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), digital Patient Support Programs (PSPs) and disease management solutions, has developed iPUMP®, the first connected allergy assistant which was recently launched in France by Stallergenes Greer, a global healthcare company specialising in Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment (AIT).24 Oct 23
Aptar Pharma highlights Innovative Drug Delivery Solutions at CPhI EuropeFrom October 24th to 26th, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain, Aptar Pharma will showcase its diverse portfolio of drug delivery systems, components, active packaging and digital health solutions.17 May 23
Aptar Pharma Launches First Metal-Free Highly Recyclable Nasal Spray PumpAptar Pharma announces the launch of APF Futurity, its first metal-free, multidose nasal spray pump developed to deliver nasal saline and other comparable over-the-counter (OTC) formulations.30 Jan 23
Aptar Pharma Announces Collaboration with TFF PharmaceuticalsAptar Pharma announces collaboration with TFF Pharmaceuticals to develop intranasal delivery of dry powder vaccines and therapeutics.07 Nov 22
Aptar Pharma Completes First Phase of Global Injectables Expansion ProgramThe multisite, international expansion project began in 2020 and is intended to significantly boost capacity across all product lines.31 Oct 22
Aptar CSP Technologies to Preview Activ-Vial™ Technology with PCR (Post-Consumer-Recycled) Content at SupplySide WestAptar CSP Technologies to preview Activ-Vial™ technology with PCR (Post-Consumer-Recycled) content at SupplySide West. Company will also give presentation on using active material science solutions to optimize probiotic formulations for overall cost savings.20 Oct 22
Aptar Pharma Acquires Worldwide License for Orbital™ High Payload Dry Powder InhalerAptar Pharma today has acquired the worldwide rights to clinical stage drug developer Pharmaxis’ proprietary Orbital™ inhaler, a unique device designed to deliver high payload dry powder to the lungs.04 Aug 22
Aptar Mumbai Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary and Announces Construction of New FacilityAptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, recently announced the construction of a new facility in India at a ceremony to also celebrate Aptar Mumbai’s ten year anniversary.10 Feb 22
Aptar Pharma Launches HeroTracker SenseAptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, today announced the launch of HeroTracker Sense, a novel digital respiratory health solution that transforms a standard metered dose inhaler (pMDI) into a smart connected healthcare device.08 Feb 22
New FDA approved combination product with Aptar Pharma's VP3 nasal spray systemAptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active material science solutions, today announced that its VP3 multidose device is the delivery system for Glenmark’s Ryaltris™ nasal spray, which recently received New Drug Application (NDA) approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. New FDA approved combination product for seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms with Aptar Pharma's VP3 nasal spray system27 Jan 22
Aptar Pharma Partners with Stallergenes Greer to Develop Novel Digital Health Ecosystem for Allergen Immunotherapy TreatmentThe innovative, easy-to-use connected drug delivery device and companion mobile app will contribute to improving dose compliance and adherence, thus optimizing patient treatment outcomes.26 Oct 21
First Nasally-Administered Pharmaceutical Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Approved by US FDA with Aptar’s Nasal Pump SystemAptar Pharma’s patented Cartridge Pump System (CPS), was recently reviewed by the U.S. FDA as the drug delivery device in the approval of Oyster Point Pharma’s TYRVAYA (varenicline solution) Nasal Spray 0.03 mg, the first and only nasal spray approved for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.25 Oct 21
Aptar Pharma and i2c Pharmaceutical Services Announce Exclusive PartnershipAptar Pharma and i2c Pharmaceutical Services have announced an exclusive partnership to co-develop and promote i2c’s patented pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) technology, Respitab®.21 Oct 21
Aptar Pharma granted exclusive license option by Pharmaxis to develop and promote high payload dry powder inhalerAptar Pharma have entered into an agreement with Pharmaxis, a clinical stage drug developer, under which Aptar Pharma has the option to acquire the worldwide rights to Pharmaxis’ proprietary high payload dry powder inhaler, Orbital. As part of the agreement, Aptar Pharma will evaluate the commercial applications for the Orbital device and further develop the prototype device to meet unmet market needs. Pharmaxis retains the rights to devices containing Orbital intellectual property used to deliver inhaled mannitol.17 Aug 21
Aptar Pharma & Noble partner with dne pharma on Ventizolve nasal Naloxone treatmentAptar Pharma has announced a collaboration with dne pharma. Both companies are providing their nasal drug delivery expertise and training solutions for dne pharma’s Ventizolve nasal naloxone for the treatment of an opioid overdose. Ventizolve is currently approved in 12 countries across Europe, with commercial launches so far in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland15 Mar 21
Aptar Pharma acquires the assets of Cohero Health, further expanding its capabilities in digital healthAptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in consumer dispensing, active packaging, drug delivery solutions and services, announces that it has acquired all operating assets and the proprietary portfolio of Cohero Health, Inc., a digital therapeutics company transforming respiratory disease management for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.04 Nov 20
Noble and Aptar Pharma launch AdhereIT, a connected medical device solution for disease management adherence and onboarding patientsNoble and Aptar Pharma are pleased to announce the launch of AdhereIT - a connected, intuitive and user-friendly onboarding solution for the growing number of patients with chronic conditions who use autoinjectors to administer their medications at home. AdhereIT is the first fully interchangeable, connected add-on solution that can work across a multitude of autoinjector platforms.05 Oct 20
Aptar Pharma is finalist for four CPhI pharma awardsAptar Pharma is proud to be a Finalist for four Digital CPhI Pharma Awards at this year’s event. For Excellence in Pharma in drug delivery devices, packaging and in innovation in response to COVID-19, Aptar's PureHale, Activ-Blister and ActivShield are nominated.. 30 Sep 20
Aptar Seeks FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Decontaminating N95 Masks with ActivShieldAptarGroup, Inc. is seeking U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a solution that allows easy disinfecting of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 masks) using their ActivShieldTM. The N95 masks are desperately needed by healthcare personnel due to the shortage of disposable masks during the COVID-19 pandemic and this simple disinfecting process lets medical professionals reuse the masks after decontaminition.17 Apr 20
Aptar Pharma Partners with Lupin to launch India’s first connected smart device for respiratory disease, ADHEROAptar Pharma has partnered with Luin to launch India’s first connected device for metered-dose inhalers (MDI) called ADHERO. This unique add-on smart device is designed to help patients with chronic respiratory diseases track their MDI usage and facilitate improved adherence to their prescribed therapy.28 Jan 20
Aptar Pharma’s Nasal Unidose Device approved by US FDA for new nasal seizure rescue treatmentAptar Pharma has announced that its patented Unidose Liquid System is the device delivering a new nasal spray approved by the U.S. FDA as a rescue treatment for people with epilepsy aged six and older suffering from acute repetitive seizures. Aptar’s Unidose Liquid System is a single-use, ready-to-use one-step nasal delivery device which can deliver a formulation in an emergency situation quickly and easily.23 Jan 20
Aptar Pharma to host three insightful Learning Lab sessionsAptar Pharma will host three insightful Learning Lab sessions on Wednesday, February 5 at Pharmapack. The sessions are entitled Rethinking DPI Packaging: New Solutions to Old Challenges; Accelerating and derisking your drug development journey; and Inhaler Devices and the Environment: Going Green Needn’t Cost the Earth.17 Dec 19
Aptar Pharma showcases expanded portfolio of respiratory innovations and servicesAptar Pharma has announced its Platinum Sponsorship of this year’s Drug Delivery to the Lung Conference, and will share its expertise in respiratory drug delivery with the scientific community, by presenting five scientific posters during the event.26 Nov 19
Aptar Pharma’s preservative-free multidose dispenser approved in the US for Allergan’s REFRESH RELIEVA PF artificial tear formulationAptar Pharma has announced that its innovative, preservative-free multidose Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser is the delivery system for Allergan’s REFRESH RELIEVA PF, its new over-the-counter (OTC) preservative-free treatment for eye dryness in the U.S. This use reconfirms the market-leading position of Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser as the multidose delivery system for ophthalmic agents and formulations without preservatives.25 Nov 19
Aptar Pharma's Nanopharm wins Excellence in Pharma Award for SmartTrackAptar Pharma's Nanopharm has won an Excellence in Pharma Award at the 2019 CPhI Pharma Awards. Nanopharm, an Aptar Pharma company and part of their expanded services offering, won in the Contract Services and Outsourcing category for its recently launched SmartTrack process.06 Nov 19
Aptar Pharma highlights expanded services platformAptar Pharma is highlighting its diverse portfolio of drug delivery systems, components and active packaging solutions, including their latest innovations addressing nasal, pulmonary, eye care, injectables and dermal drug delivery routes, including PureHale, a dedicated Connectivity hub hosting Aptar Pharma’s expanding range of connected drug delivery devices and Nanopharm’s SmartTrack.07 Oct 19
Aptar Pharma's nasal unidose device approved for Tosymra sumatriptan sprayAptar Pharma, a leading provider of drug delivery devices worldwide and part of AptarGroup, Inc. has announced that its patented Unidose Liquid System is the device which delivers Tosymra Nasal Spray 10mg, for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Aptar’s Unidose device delivers one dose of Tosymra as a single spray providing a convenient, patient-friendly delivery approach.02 Oct 19
Aptar’s Nasal Unidose Device approved by US FDAAptarGroup, Inc, a global leader in dispensing and drug delivery solutions, has announced that its Unidose Powder System was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an intranasal, needle-free rescue treatment drug intended to treat severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. This marks the first FDA approval of a prescription drug using Aptar’s patented Unidose Powder System and is Aptar’s first combination of a drug delivery device with a protective active packaging container.26 Jul 19
Aptar acquires Nanopharm and Gateway Analytical, broadening pharma services platform to accelerate customer drug developmentAptarGroup, Inc. has announced that it has acquired two leading pharmaceutical services companies, Nanopharm Ltd. and Gateway Analytical LLC, for a combined enterprise value of approximately $50 million. The acquisitions are part of Aptar’s strategy to broaden its portfolio of services that support pharmaceutical and biotech customers to accelerate and derisk their complex product developments.10 Jun 19
Aptar Pharma's Freepod nasal spray device with GlaxoSmithKline's Otrivin wins prestigious WPO WorldStar 2019 awardAptar Pharma, a leading provider of innovative drug delivery systems, has announced that its patented Freepod nasal spray device with GlaxoSmithKline's Otrivin has received a Medical & Pharma category award at the World Packaging Organization (WPO) 2019 WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony, which took place on May 15, 2019 in Prague. The WorldStar Awards Competition, hosted by the WPO, is considered to be one of the most prestigious international packaging awards events.16 May 19
Aptar Pharma co-organizer and diamond sponsor of RDD Europe 2019 conference in Estoril, PortugalAptar Pharma, the leader in respiratory drug delivery systems, is proud to announce its co- organization and diamond sponsorship of the Respiratory Drug Delivery Europe 2019 scientific conference, connecting pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts from around the world in Estoril, Portugal from May 7-10, 2019.21 Mar 19
Aptar Pharma's bidose nasal drug delivery device approved by US FDA for breakthrough treatment of depressionAptar Pharma, a leading drug delivery systems provider, has announced that its Bidose nasal spray device was recently approved by the US FDA for a breakthrough therapy in the field of depression. This marks the first FDA approval and US launch of a prescription drug using Aptar Pharma’s patented Bidose nasal spray delivery system.19 Mar 19
Aptar Pharma's preservative-free multidose dispenser approved across Europe for Santen's Taflotan/Saflutan prescription treatmentAptar Pharma is pleased to announce that its innovative, preservative-free multidose Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser has been approved for Santen’s prescription drug Taflotan/Saflutan for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in 26 countries in Europe.26 Feb 19
Aptar Pharma QuickStart Injectables wins Industry Innovation Award at Pharmapack 2019Aptar Pharma, a leading provider of innovative drug delivery systems, has announced that their recently-launched QuickStart for Injectables has won Best Innovation in Packaging Material & Component category at the 2019 Pharmapack Awards in Paris, France.07 Feb 19
Aptar Pharma is bringing the respiratory world togetherAptar Pharma is pleased to announce the co-organization and diamond sponsorship of the Respiratory Drug Delivery Europe 2019 scientific conference, which will connect pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts from around the world in Estoril, Portugal, May 7-10, 2019.10 Jan 19
Aptar Pharma showcases PureHale and QuickStartTM Injectables product launchesAs part of the Innovation Gallery at Pharmapack this year, Aptar Pharma will showcase two of their newest product launches, PureHale and QuickStartTM Injectables – their Ready-to- Use drug development support packages designed to accelerate time-to-market for research and development labs. Both innovations are contenders for the Pharmapack 2019 Awards, which will be announced during the show.17 Dec 18
Aptar Pharma co-organizes the third edition of RDD AsiaAptar Pharma is pleased to announce the co-organization and its diamond sponsorship of the third Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD®) Asia scientific conference, which will welcome internationally renowned speakers in pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi hotel from November 14th-16th in Kerala, India.02 Nov 18
Aptar Pharma QuickStart, an injectable device development kit, to launch at CPhI WorldwideAptar Pharma, a leading provider of innovative drug delivery systems, in combination with Schott Glass and EMA Pharmaceuticals, has announced that it will launch Aptar Pharma QuickStart for injectable drug development at CPhI Worldwide 2018, in Madrid, Spain, October 9th.09 Oct 18
Aptar Pharma launches PureHale, a new portable and ready-to-use upper respiratory drug delivery solutionAptar Pharma continues its commitment to meeting new market trends with the release of an industry first, PureHale, a new portable and ready-to-use drug delivery solution designed for upper respiratory care.09 Oct 18
Join Aptar Pharma's live webinar "Good medicine: Solutions for sensitive injectable formulations"Aptar Pharma, a leading provider of innovative drug delivery systems, will host a live educational webinar presenting the benefits of high quality film coated elastomeric components and the role they play in reducing patient and regulatory risk. Taking place on October 24, 2018, at 15.00 GMT, the webinar, entitled “Good Medicine: Solutions for Sensitive Injectable Formulations” will demonstrate how high quality film coated components meet compliance expectations while maintaining safety of supply for the drug product..28 Sep 18
Aptar Pharma to host live webinar on decoding the FDA's recent combination drug product guidanceAptar Pharma, a leading drug delivery systems provider, will host a live webinar on September 18, 2018 to provide insight into how the FDA’s 2018 guidance affects future Combination Product submissions for respiratory and nasal drug products, specifically DPIs, pMDIs, and Nasal Sprays.27 Aug 18
Aptar Pharma's Preservative-Free Multidose Dispenser approved for anti-allergy treatment by French regulatory agency ANSMAptar Pharma’s innovative, preservative-free multidose Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser is the approved delivery device for Bausch+Lomb’s Levofree Multidose in France. This marks the first approval by the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) for Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser.21 Jun 18
Aptar Pharma unveils innovative inhalation drug delivery solutionsAptar Pharma is introducing new market innovations in inhalation drug delivery for the Chinese market as respiratory solutions designed to help fight the effects of air pollution.25 May 18
Aptar Pharma to Unveil Inhalation Drug Delivery Solutions at CPhI China 2018Aptar Pharma, a leading drug delivery systems provider, is pleased to be exhibiting once again at CPhI China 2018, taking place from June 20-22 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China.24 May 18
Aptar Pharma to Host Connected Health Webinar “Digital Healthcare: Are You Ready to Connect?” on February 22Aptar Pharma, a leading provider of innovative drug delivery systems, will host a live educational webinar on the benefits of connected drug delivery devices, with a particular focus on improving patient regimen compliance and outlining the benefits to the whole healthcare ecosystem.12 Feb 18
New technologies in ophthalmic drug delivery webinar hosted by Aptar PharmaAptar Pharma, a leading provider of innovative drug delivery systems, has announced it will be hosting a live, complimentary webinar titled “Optimizing Patient Adherence and Compliance in Eye Care” on November 21 at 11AM EST. The webinar will offer expert insight from Matthias Birkhoff, Vice President Business Development at Aptar Pharma, and Dr. Degenhard Marx, Director Scientific Affairs within the Aptar Pharma Consumer Health Care Division.16 Nov 17
Aptar Pharma's electronic lockout device approved by EMAAptar Pharma, a world leader in innovative drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce the approval by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the first integrated electronic nasal lockout device (e-Lockout) following a multi-year development with Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG. Aptar Pharma agreed to supply Takeda with its e-Lockout device for a multidose nasal spray version of Instanyl®. The EMA has granted marketing authorization for this multidose nasal spray treatment under the name Instanyl DoseGuardTM.15 May 17
Pulmonary and Nasal Drug Delivery Experts to attend RDD Europe 2017The Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD®) Europe 2017 scientific conference will welcome pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts from around the world to Antibes, France, April 25-28, 2017. The joint organizers of this event, RDD Online® and Aptar Pharma invite you to register.10 Jan 17
Pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts to attend RDD Europe 2017Register now to attend the RDD Europe 2017 Scientific Conference to be held April 25-28, 2017, in Antibes, France. The Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD) Europe 2017 scientific conference will welcome pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts from around the world to Antibes, France, April 25-28, 2017.10 Jan 17
Aptar Pharma nears completion of elastomer component capacity in North AmericaAptar Pharma, a leading provider of drug delivery systems, is nearing completion on its expansion at its Congers, NY state-of-the- art manufacturing site. The expansion is part of a stepped program to increase Aptar Pharma's footprint in the United States.05 Dec 16
Preservative Free Multidose Dispensing of Eye Care MedicationDuring the latest edition of CPHI worldwide, Aptar Pharma gave a presentation about the growing importance of Preservative Free Mutidose Dispensing Systems for eye care medications.29 Nov 16
Aptar Pharma and RDD Online co-organize the second edition of RDD ASIA in Goa, IndiaAptar Pharma and RDD Online today announced the second Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD®) Asia scientific conference which will welcome pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts from all over the world to Goa, India from November 8-11, 2016.04 Nov 16
Aptar Pharma announces development and license agreement with BD to bring a novel auto-injector to marketAptar Pharma has announced the signing of an exclusive development and license agreement with BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to develop a novel auto-injector jointly using Aptar Pharma’s high-performance, two-step auto-injector technology and pre-fillable syringes from BD.05 Sep 16
Serumony Featured on Sothys’ New Wrinkle CorrectorSothys, a beauty salon and spa specialist, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with the introduction of the BX wrinkle corrector. This new generation cosmetic product can be used as an alternative, or as an enhancement, to botulinum toxin injections.17 Jun 16
Aptar Pharma's preservative free multi-dose ophthalmic squeeze dispenser launches in the U.S.Aptar Pharma, a global solution provider of innovative and proven aerosol, injection and spray delivery systems for biotech, healthcare and pharma products, has partnered with a leading eye care company to develop and launch a new eye drop product, which uses Aptar Pharma's innovative preservative free multi-dose Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD). This is the first preservative free multi-dose eye drop featuring Aptar Pharma's OSD in the United States.17 May 16
Aptar Pharma provides unit-dose nasal spray technology for treatment of opioid overdoseAptar Pharma has announced that it has provided the delivery system and regulatory support for Adapt Pharma’s Narcan® which is the first U.S. FDA-approved nasally administered, needle-free, ready-to use medication that can stop or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.21 Apr 16
Aptar Pharma launches eDose counter for MDIs integrating a proprietary sensing technologyAptar Pharma, a global solution provider of innovative and proven aerosol, injection and spray delivery systems for biotech, healthcare and pharma products, will unveil its latest innovation, the eDose Counter for metered dose inhalers (MDIs), at the RDD scientific conference in Phoenix, Arizona from April 18-21, 2016.19 Apr 16
Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser – Innovation based on experiencePreservatives in eye care products often cause discomfort or even serious side effects. With the Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD), Aptar Pharma has developed an entirely new system for the application of unpreserved ophthalmic formulations. 30 Jan 16
Aptar Pharma presents a step change in the performance of DF30Plus for pMDIs incorporating COCAptar Pharma, a global solution provider of innovative and proven aerosol, injection and spray delivery systems for biotech, healthcare and pharma products, recently presented its latest innovation, DF30Plus with COCe, at the Drug Delivery to the Lungs (DDL) scientific conference in Edinburgh, Scotland.15 Dec 15
The tenth anniversary of RDD Europe: A great success for the international Respiratory Drug Delivery communityRDD Europe 2015 hosted 450 pulmonary and nasal drug delivery experts from 31 countries at its latest conference in Antibes, France, demonstrating once again that it is the "must attend" European event in pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. RDD Europe is a prestigious event, jointly organized by RDD Online and Aptar Pharma.14 Jul 15