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AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems Inc. is a global leader in transdermal drug delivery located in the United States. The company has an extensive history of providing pharmaceutical partners with fully integrated, controlled-release transdermal products that fulfill unmet market needs or supply high-quality, affordable brand equivalents. By leveraging this experience, AVEVA offers a full range of research, development and manufacturing capabilities to produce transdermal pharmaceutical products that can improve the quality of life, usage and compliance rates for patients.http://www.avevadds.com
BD Medical – Pharmaceutical Systems provides customized, clinically-proven drug delivery systems and self-injection technologies to help pharmaceutical customers’ injectable drugs reach their full potential. BD is committed to building partnerships to develop product solutions that meet evolving customer needs by leveraging innovative technologies, global manufacturing and advanced technical and scientific expertise.http://www.bd.comSILVER SPONSORS
As a global leader in drug delivery solutions we can improve the performance of your products from discovery to market and beyond. Our deep expertise in drug development, delivery and supply can help improve the bioavailability of your compound, enhance therapeutic profiles, improve patient adherence, and enhance safety and convenience.http://www.catalent.com
iCeutica is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company which utilizes its proprietary SoluMatrix technology to create new and improved pharmaceuticals and works with partners or licensees to commercialize them. We have reformulated a number of approved and marketed products to improve their performance or reduce their side effects and have formulated a number of new chemical entities to solve problems of bioavailability or delivery.http://www.iceutica.com
In the Company’s relatively short history, the team has scaled up the SoluMatrix™ technology, facilitated the clinical development of 6 different drugs (three of which have completed Phase 3 trials and are being readied for NDA submissions) and also created a number of clinical stage franchises, including pain and inflammation, oncology and respiratory disease.
iCeutica is at booth 200 and looks forward to welcoming you to DDP 2013.ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Corium International, Inc. develops and manufactures products based on its advanced transdermal drug delivery technologies. The company has developed two highly differentiated state of the art transdermal technologies: MicroCor® is designed for needle-free delivery of large molecules such as proteins and peptides, and Corplex™ enables the “steady-state” delivery of small molecules.http://www.coriumgroup.com
DSM develops novel materials-based solutions for drug delivery, providing sustained local delivery of therapeutic agents for medical device and biopharmaceutical companies. Our proprietary bioresorbable polymers provide the foundation that enables our customers to formulate implantable and injectable drug delivery systems for specific applications, for controlled release from several days to multiple months.http://www.dsm.com/en_US/medical/public/home/pages/products-resorbable-materials.jsp
Endo developed, markets, and manufactures two hydrogel‐based implantable drug products: Supprelin® LA and Vantas®. The MedLaunchTM technology is Endo's next‐generation, patent‐protected polyurethane‐based implantable drug delivery system. Endo has formulated and developed a number of drug products for the MedLaunchTM system including two which are in clinical trials in distinct therapeutic areas. Endo can develop additional drug products based on the MedLaunchTM system with any API having the appropriate characteristics. The MedLaunchTM technology offers new commercial opportunities: new-to-market products and lifecycle prospects.http://www.endo.com
http://www.flextronics.comFlextronics Medical helps pharmaceutical and medical device customers become more competitive by bringing innovative products to market faster and at lower costs through world-class integrated design, manufacturing, and logistics services with a commitment to quality and service in everything we do.
Flextroincs Medical’s end-to-end solutions are available in North America, Europe and Asia.
Genisphere is seeking partnerships to deliver exciting evidence-based pharmacogenomic solutions. Our 3DNA Nanoparticles are personalized by custom design to provide targeted delivery of cargo with maximum biocompatibility. Genisphere’s mission is to apply our molecular biotechnology and scientific expertise to enhance the human condition through research, diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.http://www.genisphere.com
Halozyme Therapeutics is focused on products that target the extracellular matrix. The company’s ENHANZE™ technology is a novel drug delivery platform that increases the absorption and dispersion of co-injected drugs and can improvehttp://www.halozyme.com
http://www.intecpharma.comIntec Pharma Ltd. (TASE: INTP), founded in 2003, has developed a patented, Gastro-retentive system (Accordion Pill®) to enhance drugs that are:
- Absorbed or act mainly in the upper GI region
- Poorly soluble.
Gastric retention is achieved under a regular calorie diet.
Intec's pipeline includes inter-alia:
1. AP-Carbidopa/Levodopa for Parkinson's disease , phase II (Israel)
2. AP-Zaleplon for Insomnia, phase II (US)
3. Programs under collaborations with global pharmaceutical companies.
http://www.ligand.com
LTS is the market leader in the development and production of transdermal therapeutic systems as well as oral active ingredient films. Innovative dosage forms of active ingredients that offer patients the best possible therapy and user comfort, and can successfully compete on the global market – this is what LTS stands for. LTS is one of the world-wide leading companies in creating successful products from active ingredients in innovative dosage formshttp://www.ltslohmann.com
Novaliq GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany, offers a new drug delivery technology for poorly soluble drugs, semi-fluorinated alkanes (SFA). This patented, non-aqueous and preservative-free approach offers a range of unique features and represents therefore an interesting alternative to aqueous based ophthalmic formulations. A prominent example is cyclosporine A.http://www.novaliq.de.jpg "Novozymes")
Novozymes can not only supply our customers with unique products and technologies, but also provide dedicated R&D and regulatory support. From protein expression and cell culture to drug delivery and medical device ingredients, we have developed, safe and proven products to satisfy the needs of the future biopharmaceutical market.http://www.novozymes.com
West Pharmaceutical Services Drug Delivery
West’s innovative system, device and component solutions help improve the safety and administration of injectable drugs. West’s proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing technologies advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed and rapid market availability of pharmaceuticals, biologics and vaccines. West supports its customers from locations across the globe.http://www.westpharma.comON THE RISE SPONSORS
ABsize is a clinical-stage drug delivery company and has completed a PhI trial in the US for lead product AB001. Backed by Japanese VCs, ABsize is a spin-off from Osaka University based on Laser-induced Nanolization Technology (LiNTEC) platform to nanosize poorly water-soluble drug molecules thereby enabling new formulations, increasing water solubility, and improving bioavailability.http://www.absize.com.GIF "Bend Research, Inc.")
Bend Research is a leading independent scientific development and manufacturing company. For more than 35 years, its multidisciplinary teams have pioneered and advanced technologies to solve its clients’ most challenging technical problems. Bend Research has numerous capabilities to support the advancement of promising drug candidates from conception through commercialization.http://www.bendresearch.com.jpg "MedinCell")
MedinCell's controlled-release delivery platform offers wide-ranging durations—from several days up to one year—for many small molecules and biologics. The MedinGel technology is ideal for indications that require fine-tuning of PK profiles and requires no API modifications. Current partnerships aim to address delivery hurdles across arthritis, oncology, diabetes, contraception, mental health and pain control.http://www.medincell.com
NanoSmart® Pharmaceuticals has developed a novel drug delivery platform that can target many types of cancers and other disorders. The key to NanoSmart’s platform technology is a patented, human-derived, autoimmune antibody that targets the areas of necrosis present in all solid tumors. For more information please visit us at: www.nanosmartpharma.com.http://www.nanosmartpharma.com
Particle Sciences is an integrated provider of drug development services. PSI focuses on BCS II/III/IV molecules, biologics and highly potent compounds through a variety of technologies including emulsions, gels, micro and nano-particulates, drug/device combination products, solid solutions, and others. We offer formulation, analytic, and GLP/GMP manufacturing services – sterile and non-sterile."http://www.particlesciences.com
Prescription Drug Research Center
The Prescription Drug Research Center (PDRC) and National Medical Services, now known as NMS Labs (NMS), have formed a business alliance to provide clients comprehensive services in pre- and post-NDA drug evaluations recommended by FDA’s recently published draft Guidance for Industry pertaining to “Abuse-Deterrent Opioids—Evaluation and Labeling.” The FDA guidance recommends performing “Laboratory Manipulation and Extraction Studies,” an area of special expertise pioneered over the last decade by PDRC and NMS. Using “kitchen chemistry” techniques and the latest forensic technology, PDRC and NMS can meet or exceed FDA’s recommendations for pre-market testing of abuse-deterrent opioids for evaluation and labeling purposes.http://www.pdrcllc.com
QualComp
QualComp Consulting Services provides the right dose of Quality and Compliance the first time, every time.QualComp specializes in the application of effective quality systems for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies. Using proven project management, risk management and design controls expertise, QualComp is a trusted partner in ensuring the safety and efficacy of your products.
TheraCoat is a specialty pharmaceutical company that has developed the Internal Cavity Drug Retention (ICDR) system. The ICDR is a unique hydrogel-based gel that is bio-compatible, muco-adhesive and water soluble for sustained release of drugs. By combining a drug with ICDR, the concentration and time of tissue exposure of the drug improves effectiveness and reduces toxicity. TheraCoat is focusing on bladder diseases.http://www.theracoat.com
Unigene Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in the oral delivery, manufacture and development of peptide-based therapeutics. The Company is building a robust portfolio of proprietary partnerships in this expanding drug class based on its Peptelligence™ platform. Peptelligence encompasses extensive intellectual property covering delivery and recombinant manufacturing technologies, unsurpassed research and development expertise, and proprietary know-how representing a genuine distinctive competence.http://www.unigene.com
Exhibitors
Exhibitors
3M Drug Delivery Systems partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to team your molecules with our inhalation or transdermal drug delivery technology. 3M offers a full range of feasibility, development and manufacturing capabilities combined with global regulatory expertise and guidance. This depth of resources is one reason why more than 50% of all metered-dose inhalers worldwide and 80% of all transdermal systems in the U.S. utilize 3M drug delivery technology.http://www.3m.com/dds- AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems Inc. is a global leader in transdermal drug delivery located in the United States. The company has an extensive history of providing pharmaceutical partners with fully integrated, controlled-release transdermal products that fulfill unmet market needs or supply high-quality, affordable brand equivalents. By leveraging this experience, AVEVA offers a full range of research, development and manufacturing capabilities to produce transdermal pharmaceutical products that can improve the quality of life, usage and compliance rates for patients.http://www.avevadds.com
Battelle, the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4.6 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Battelle manages or co-manages seven national laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.http://www.battelle.org
http://www.cimalabs.comCIMA, a world leader in the drug delivery partnering business, specializes in formulating, taste-masking and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals utilizing its orally disintegrating tablet (OraSolv®, DuraSolv® and Lyoc™), oral transmucosal (OraVescent®), solubilization (MicroSolv™), extended release/tamper deterrent (OraGuard™) and granule/oral powder drug delivery technologies. CIMA provides its partners with formulation and global regulatory expertise, as well as, clinical and commercial manufacturing.
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- DSM develops novel materials-based solutions for drug delivery, providing sustained local delivery of therapeutic agents for medical device and biopharmaceutical companies. Our proprietary bioresorbable polymers provide the foundation that enables our customers to formulate implantable and injectable drug delivery systems for specific applications, for controlled release from several days to multiple months.http://www.dsm.com/en_US/medical/public/home/pages/products-resorbable-materials.jsp
- Endo developed, markets, and manufactures two hydrogel‐based implantable drug products: Supprelin® LA and Vantas®. The MedLaunchTM technology is Endo's next‐generation, patent‐protected polyurethane‐based implantable drug delivery system. Endo has formulated and developed a number of drug products for the MedLaunchTM system including two which are in clinical trials in distinct therapeutic areas. Endo can develop additional drug products based on the MedLaunchTM system with any API having the appropriate characteristics. The MedLaunchTM technology offers new commercial opportunities: new-to-market products and lifecycle prospects.http://www.endo.com
http://www.flextronics.comFlextronics Medical helps pharmaceutical and medical device customers become more competitive by bringing innovative products to market faster and at lower costs through world-class integrated design, manufacturing, and logistics services with a commitment to quality and service in everything we do.
Flextroincs Medical’s end-to-end solutions are available in North America, Europe and Asia.
http://www.fluidairinc.com
http://www.gattefosse.com- Genisphere is seeking partnerships to deliver exciting evidence-based pharmacogenomic solutions. Our 3DNA Nanoparticles are personalized by custom design to provide targeted delivery of cargo with maximum biocompatibility. Genisphere’s mission is to apply our molecular biotechnology and scientific expertise to enhance the human condition through research, diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.http://www.genisphere.com
- Halozyme Therapeutics is focused on products that target the extracellular matrix. The company’s ENHANZE™ technology is a novel drug delivery platform that increases the absorption and dispersion of co-injected drugs and can improvehttp://www.halozyme.com
http://www.transdermaladhesives.comHenkel has been an integral part of the transdermal market since its inception. Our innovation and expertise have made Henkel the global leader in acrylic polymers for transdermal drug delivery. With more than 35 years' experience in acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives, expert technical service, complete regulatory support, and manufacturing capability in North America and Europe, Henkel has the experience, resources and expertise to make your transdermal project a success.
- http://www.iceutica.com
iCeutica is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company which utilizes its proprietary SoluMatrix technology to create new and improved pharmaceuticals and works with partners or licensees to commercialize them. We have reformulated a number of approved and marketed products to improve their performance or reduce their side effects and have formulated a number of new chemical entities to solve problems of bioavailability or delivery.
In the Company’s relatively short history, the team has scaled up the SoluMatrix™ technology, facilitated the clinical development of 6 different drugs (three of which have completed Phase 3 trials and are being readied for NDA submissions) and also created a number of clinical stage franchises, including pain and inflammation, oncology and respiratory disease.
iCeutica is at booth 200 and looks forward to welcoming you to DDP 2013. 
http://www.intecpharma.comIntec Pharma a drug development company, has developed a unique oral delivery platform for the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Intec's breakthrough Accordion Pill� prolongs gastric retention for optimal controlled release of a large class of orally administered drugs. By extending the absorption window throughout the GI tract, Intec's Accordion Pill� offers safer and more efficacious formulations as well as product life cycle management opportunities.
- LTS is the market leader in the development and production of transdermal therapeutic systems as well as oral active ingredient films. Innovative dosage forms of active ingredients that offer patients the best possible therapy and user comfort, and can successfully compete on the global market – this is what LTS stands for. LTS is one of the world-wide leading companies in creating successful products from active ingredients in innovative dosage formshttp://www.ltslohmann.com
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http://www.mikron.com/automationMikron Automation is a world leader in assembly solutions. For more than 35 years, this Swiss based company has been continuously innovating to supply the best solutions and services to major players in the Pharma/Medical industry for devices such as inhalers, pen injectors, safety syringes, lancets, pumps, diagnostic kits, confirm its expertise. The products are ISO 7 cleanroom compliant. Mikron offers a full qualification support according to GAMP-5.
Mikron Automation has facilities in Denver (USA), Boudry (Switzerland, headquarters), Singapore and Shanghai (China).
- NanoSmart® Pharmaceuticals has developed a novel drug delivery platform that can target many types of cancers and other disorders. The key to NanoSmart’s platform technology is a patented, human-derived, autoimmune antibody that targets the areas of necrosis present in all solid tumors. For more information please visit us at: www.nanosmartpharma.com.http://www.nanosmartpharma.com
http://www.noven.com- Particle Sciences is an integrated provider of drug development services. PSI focuses on BCS II/III/IV molecules, biologics and highly potent compounds through a variety of technologies including emulsions, gels, micro and nano-particulates, drug/device combination products, solid solutions, and others. We offer formulation, analytic, and GLP/GMP manufacturing services – sterile and non-sterile."http://www.particlesciences.com
Pfizer Health Solutions
Founded in 1995, Pfizer Health Solutions Inc (PHS) is the wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, the world's largest healthcare company. PHS is dedicated to improving health and health care delivery through innovative programs that demonstrate the value of personalized, coordinated, and accessible healthcare services. PHS, along with its public and private partners, develops and implements tools and services that support patients and their providers in the quest to optimize health while reducing the human and financial burden of illness. Through PHS, Pfizer seeks to create and evaluate positive examples of constructive health system change that can lead to widespread adoption and structural changes in health care around the world.
PharmaCircle
PharmaCircle is an innovative knowledge management company which provides technical as well as business information & analysis relating to pharma/bio, specialty pharma, pharmaceutical service and drug delivery companies (pipeline/products/services, drug delivery technologies, patents, company, product and technology deals and acquisitions, drug sales and royalties, venture capital investments in life sciences, etc.).
http://www.supercritical-solutions.com
http://www.polypeptide.com
We speak Transdermal.smhttp://www.tapemark.com
As a leading contract manufacturer, Tapemark is fluent in active and passive transdermal patches, topical patches and pads, soluble film, hydrogel, and patented unit-dose Snap!® packaging for semi-solids. Proven cGMP quality systems support Drug and Device, and Tapemark is a Schedule III – V Manufacturer of Controlled Substances.
In the field of Medical Devices teamtechnik works on high performance production systems for medical-technology components. teamtechnik is developing flexible solutions for new and innovative products, integrating sophisticated test technology.http://www.teamtechnik.com
Technology Catalysts International (TCI) provides consulting services that satisfy the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. We specialize in drug delivery technology licensing, assessment, and business intelligence.http://www.technology-catalysts.com
http://www.softigel.com/
http://www.skyepharma.com
Unilife is a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of a diversified portfolio of advanced drug delivery systems including the Unifill platform of primary containers with integrated safety. Unilife specializes in the development and commercial supply of innovative, differentiated devices that can be customized to address the specific molecular and patient requirements of a target drug. Unilife works in collaboration with its pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers during all stages of clinical development and lifecycle management to enhance and enable the commercialization of injectable drugs and vaccines including biologics.http://www.unilife.com
www.westpharma.comWest provides innovative packaging and delivery solutions for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. West’s solutions include:
• Primary containment solutions for injectable drugs
• Delivery systems to enable the safe and effective containment, mixing, preparation and injection of parenteral products
• Daikyo Crystal Zenith® systems for sensitive drug containment, including bulk containers, vials and prefillable syringes
• The ConfiDose® auto-injector system and a range of proprietary drug reconstitution, transfer and injection systems
West’s capabilities extend from initial concept development to packaging selection, device development and commercial manufacture.
http://www.wolfetory.com
http://www.yukonmedical.com