Novartis AG
HIGH DOSE DELIVERY OF INHALED THERAPEUTICS

Abstract:

The present invention comprises methods and formulations to increase drug payload, especially in regard to a receptacle-based, inhalation dosed, dry powder therapeutic, wherein the methods and formulations are characterized by a high product density, as well as a high TLD per receptacle, while maintaining highly efficient aerosol performance from the device. Embodiments of the present invention comprise a spray-dried pharmaceutical powder comprising particles deliverable from a dry powder inhaler, the composition comprising active agent, and a shell-forming excipient, wherein the powder is characterized by a product density greater than 50 mg/ml.