Connecting Drug Delivery68

Issue No #68 June 20th, 2016

Inside the magazine

A BLUETOOTH-CONNECTED WEARABLE, ON-BODY INJECTOR

Enable Injections

A BLUETOOTH-CONNECTED WEARABLE, ON-BODY INJECTOR

In this article, we explore the vast potential for improving patient care that comes from adding connectivity to devices that deliver biotherapeutics for the treatment of chronic conditions.

IS YOUR WIRELESS CONNECTED DEVICE SECURE?

IS YOUR WIRELESS CONNECTED DEVICE SECURE?

Jamie Kendall uses an example of a wireless system architecture to explain the three common cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and highlights the importance of proper implementation early on in the design process to mitigate these risks.

MATHIAS ROMACKER, PFIZER

Mathias Romacker

MATHIAS ROMACKER, PFIZER

Mathias Romacker shares his thoughts on the emergence of connectivity in drug delivery devices, he explains why he thinks the buzz around connectivity in delivery systems is more than just hype and describes the trends in the pharma sector that mean it makes sense now to connect up devices.

CONNECTED INHALERS MAKING A REAL IMPACT ON RESPIRATORY OUTCOMES

Garth Sutherland

CONNECTED INHALERS MAKING A REAL IMPACT ON RESPIRATORY OUTCOMES

Garth Sutherland describes the problem of chronic non-adherence in asthma and COPD, how Adherium’s Smartinhaler™ solutions have proved themselves in the clinic, and why now is the time to move to real-world scale.

COMPANY SHOWCASE: SHL

COMPANY SHOWCASE: SHL

SHL Group, the world’s largest privately owned designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced drug delivery systems, has been recently venturing into the field of connected devices.

SIMON MICHEL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, YPSOMED

SIMON MICHEL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, YPSOMED

Simon Michel talks about his vision for how the connected world of drug delivery devices will evolve, and Ypsomed’s central role within it.

CONNECTED HEALTH: THE FUTURE OF EFFECTIVE DRUG DELIVERY

Dr Nicolas Brandes

West Pharmaceutical Services

CONNECTED HEALTH: THE FUTURE OF EFFECTIVE DRUG DELIVERY

Chris Evans and Nicolas Brandes both of West, set the company's movement into connected health in the context of trends in the pharmaceutical industry. They introduce their partnership with HealthPrize.

CONNECTED COMBINATION PRODUCTS: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Napoleon Monroe

CONNECTED COMBINATION PRODUCTS: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Napoleon Monroe provides an overview of connected health with a focus on drug delivery systems, beginning by showing that connected health has not suddenly emerged out of nowhere but, rather, it has been developing and evolving over many decades, even centuries.

SMART PILL DISPENSER – A NEW TOOL FOR IMPROVING PATIENT ADHERENCE

SMART PILL DISPENSER – A NEW TOOL FOR IMPROVING PATIENT ADHERENCE

Non-adherence by patients to dosing regimens is a major problem and it is estimated that around 50% of people with chronic disease do not take their medications regularly. This has major costs not only financially but also in increased rates of complications and higher morbidity and mortality.

THE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGE

THE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGE

Neil Williams offers insights into the challenges and experiences of developing a complete connected system including injection device, app, cloud storage, integration engine and dashboarding tool, and what to look for in a partner, to help deliver connected health devices, apps and a strategic platform.

THE MULTIPLE VALUES OF INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Eric Dessertenne

THE MULTIPLE VALUES OF INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Arnaud Guillet and Eric Dessertenne, both of Biocorp outline the potential value of the data that can be collected from integrated devices, not only for pharma companies but also for patients and payers.

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES

Thomas Olesen provides an overview of the digitalisation of healthcare, and the current status, hurdles and potential benefits of connected devices, from the perspective of a digital technology company.

Top

W3 Total Cache is currently running in Pro version Development mode.