Magellan Inhalation is dedicated to helping you develop and test your inhalation products. From dosage form selection and technology assessment to formulation development and analytical testing, we can provide the expertise you need. For everything from small molecules to biomolecules, whether you have your own drug delivery platform or choose to work with one of our technology partners, we can assist you in developing the best product possible. With years of experience in product development, working with regulatory agencies and participating in industry and trade groups, we can help you navigate the complex technical and regulatory issues related to inhalation product approval.

Magellan Inhalation can also help you with pilot-scale manufacturing as well as manufacturing and packaging of clinical trial materials. Speak with any Magellan Inhalation representative to find out more.

Whatever your inhalation development needs, Magellan has the scientists with the expertise and experiences you require. Please review the services below to familiarize yourself with our broad range of capabilities.

Please give us a call with any questions or submit a project to us online.

Formulation Development

• Dosage Form Selection
• Device Evaluation and Selection
• Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)
  • Valve and Canister Selection
  • Laboratory Scale Filling
  • CFC and HFA Capability
• Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs)
  • Powder Evaluation and Characterization
  • Formulation of Carrier Based and Aggregated 'Drug-Only' Systems
  • Formulation of Low and High Dose Materials
  • Characterization of Moisture Effects
• Nasal Sprays
  • Pump and Container Selection
• Solutions and Suspensions for Inhalation
  • Inhalation Formulation of Solutions
  • Aerosol Characterization of Formulation / Nebulizer System Combinations

Analytical Development and Testing

• Method Development and Validation
• Method Transfer
• Method Evaluation and Optimization
• Manufacturing Validation Support
  • Process and Cleaning Validation
• Finished Product Testing

Comprehensive Product Testing

• Appearance
• Assay
• Dose/Medication Delivery
• Particle Size Analysis
• Droplet Sizing
• Spray Pattern and Plume Geometry
• Moisture
• Pressure Testing
• Excipient Testing
• Extractables and Leachables
• Microbiological Testing

Stability Testing

• Registration Stability Testing
  • IND, NDA, and ANDA
• Formulation Evaluation Studies
• Clinical and Toxicology Supplies
• Stability Storage - ICH and Custom Storage Conditions

Specialty Services

• In-vitro Bioequivalence Testing
• Spacer and Add-on Device Testing
• Controlled Temperature and Humidity Laboratories

Services Offered By Magellan

• Analytical Testing
• Bioanalysis
• Biotechnology
• Clinical Packaging
• Compendial Analysis
• Drug Discovery & Bioassays
• Drug Substance Testing
• Inhalation Product Development
• Method Development and Validation
• Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis
• Pharmaceutical Validation
• Pharmaceutics
• Quality Assurance Consulting
• Regulatory Affairs
• Stability Storage
• Stability Testing
• Structural Chemistry