The company has now released the results of the feasibility study for the concept. According to the company, the results showed a two to three times more efficient than conventional dry powder inhalers. Whereas with usual inhalers 80% of the aerosol doesn’t reach the lung because is deposits in the mouth and throat, the new technology loses only about 20% of the drugs. This would allow to reduce the dosage and thereby to avoid unwanted side effects.
Harris said that they are currently developing a prototype that is suitable for clinical studies. It will take some time before they will be able to bring the product to market. The company is currently searching for manufacturing partners.
-- By Thomas Klein, Managing Editor, EMDT