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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2021

Articles in this in-depth focus discuss the development and delivery challenges associated with mRNA vaccine technology and explore how investing in the off-patent drug sector can benefit both pharma innovation and patient care.

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    • What are the challenges in developing and delivering lipid nanoparticle mRNA-based vaccines?
      In response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the emergence of RNA vaccine technology has enabled rapid development of critical vaccines. Traditional vaccine production methods make rapid development challenging, requiring cell line production of viral proteins and laborious purification development, which requires extensive effort and long timelines. RNA vaccine technology utilises lipid nanoparticle-encapsulated mRNA to deliver targeted genetic information to patient cells, allowing them to produce the viral protein, triggering an immune response. In this article Andrew Bright and Stuart Jamieson highlight and discuss the unique challenges of this breakthrough vaccine technology through development and delivery.
    • How off-patent strategies benefit patient care
      Graeme Duncan, CEO at ADVANZ PHARMA, discusses how targeted strategic investment within the off-patent sector can add value and enhance choice for patients and healthcare professionals alike, while helping to drive and maintain innovation within the pharmaceutical industry.