Polymers for Drug-Device Combination Products

January 28, 2019

A wide variety of polymer types are available to the DDCP developer,
and many are available on the market that meet the necessary
regulatory requirements. Careful consideration should be given to
the choice of vendor to ensure that quality and consistency are
met. The available polymers span a wide range of physical properties
and are amenable to fabrication into devices using a variety of
processes. API can be readily incorporated into these polymers using
melt-mixing or solution processing. If product developers use
contract services for development or manufacturing, it is advisable to
select partners with a breadth of experience and a solid track record.

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PDI, Inc.

PDI is a leading healthcare commercialization company providing superior insight-driven, integrated multi-channel message delivery for established and emerging healthcare companies. The company is dedicated to: -Providing outsourced sales and marketing expertise -Creating innovative digital and multi-channel promotional solutions -Enhancing engagement with health care practitioners -Optimizing clients’ commercial investments -Providing clients with strategic flexibility -Delivering full product commercialization services Founded in 1988, PDI was one of the first contract sales organizations (CSOs) in the United States. Today, PDI is reshaping the way pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics companies reach and engage customers, commercialize products, and manage their portfolios.

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