Aptar Pharma
About us
Aptar Pharma – your go-to drug delivery expert, from formulation to patient – for proven drug delivery solutions and services, supports pharmaceutical companies worldwide to develop safe, efficient and compliant medicines. Our innovative drug delivery systems, components and active material solutions serve the widest range of delivery routes. Our digital healthcare solutions help improve patient adherence and treatment experience, while our Aptar Pharma Services help accelerate and derisk the drug development journey. Aptar Pharma is part of AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR)
Products & services
APF Futurity
Completely Recyclable Nasal Spray Pump One of Aptar Pharma‘s latest innovations, the APF Futurity™ pump, is the first completely recyclable nasal spray pump for preservative free applications on the market, achieving cyclos-HTP classification AAA+. Designed without any metal components and made of plastic only, the APF Futurity™ helps to reduce the CO2 emissions of a nasal spray packaging by up to 37%*, fulfilling state of the art sustainability requirements for multidose nasal spray systems, while maintaining the precise and reliable nasal dosing capabilities you expect from Aptar Pharma.
Bidose
Aptar Pharma’s Bidose (BDS) system is a market leader in simple-to-use, reliable two-shot nasal spray system. Ideal for a range of drug product applications that require precise intranasal dosing to both nostrils or those that require a second dose of product, Aptar Pharma’s patented Bidose nasal spray systems were specifically designed for ease of administration.
Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser
THE MULTIDOSE ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR UNPRESERVED OPHTHALMIC FORMULATION Aptar Pharma has launched its new multidose dispenser for unpreserved ophthalmic preparations, solving the majority of current issues associated with ophthalmic multidose devices. The Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD) is designed to be used with many liquid ophthalmic medications, in particular those for chronic conditions such as glaucoma or dry eye; the simple intuitive use is ideal for the target group. Preservatives can be omitted, which will be appreciated by the high number of patients experiencing eye irritation or allergic responses with preserved formulations. The new device can provide a cutting edge for life-cycle management of established products, using existing filling technology. You can learn more about the OSD and its general function in the following video published in our Newsroom: The Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser - Innovation Based on Experience Key features •Designed for unpreserved formulations •Metal free fluid path – a solution for oxidizing formulations •Pharma compliant materials •Suitable for a wide range of viscosities •Patient friendly device •Squeeze bottle – convenient and intuitive to use •Qualified with challenging microbiological tests (TSIT and CVIT) •Compatible with existing filling technologies
Classic Technology Platform
The classic offering for local and systemic drug delivery allows for administration of Rx and OTC products via the nasal, oral, dermal, and other routes. Key Benefits •Excellent spray performance •Suitable for solutions, suspensions and viscous drug formulations including gels •Gamma-irradiation available •Wide range of dose volumes from 45μl to 1,000μl •Wide range of closures, actuators and accessories •Upside-down feature optional •Child Resistant feature optional: compliant with 16 CFR 1700.20 and ISO8317 •Dose Counters approved in US and EU Key Differentiators •Several key drug product references launched worldwide •Highly-customizable for branding differentiation
Intranasal Vaccines
With the rapidly expanding demand for vaccines globally, the call for non-invasive alternatives to traditional vaccine injections are growing. Aptar Pharma offers leading nasal spray technologies that are needle-free, simple to use and can deliver many types of vaccines. Intranasal vaccine delivery is a safe, convenient, and reliable vaccine delivery method. To find out more visit our website.
Unidose Liquid & Powder
Our Unidose nasal system is a market leader for single-dose nasal spray drug delivery systems. Our Unidose nasal spray systems were specifically designed to deliver a single precise dose in virtually any situation without the need for invasive injections. Aptar Pharma’s Unidose nasal system is so simple to use they can be administered by caregivers, family or even the patient themselves.
PremiumCoat® ETFE film-coated vial stoppers and syringe plungers
The PremiumCoat® platform of components and services combine a pure elastomer formulation, a state-of-the-art process and an ETFE film-coating technology to maintain the integrity of sensitive injectable drugs. PremiumCoat® reduces extractables and leachables to improve the compatibility with the drug and accelerates drug-development programs while ensuring patient safety. We are expanding our manufacturing capabilities worldwide to ensure your security of supply from drug development through to market launch.
Pulmonary valve DF30
Aptar Pharma’s DF30 metering valve for asthma inhalers is the reliable proven standard for today’s pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDI). Refined over decades, it powers many of today’s blockbuster drugs for asthma and COPD, delivering medication safely and repeatably. Our proprietary technology underpins the exceptional performance with the widest range of pMDI formulations and is compatible with traditional hydrofluoralkane (HFA) propellants and the newer lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) propellants (HFA152a and HFO1234ze) for more sustainable pMDIs.
Airless+ Dermal Drug Delivery Systems
Aptar Pharma’s Airless+ Dermal Drug Delivery systems provide airtight solutions to protect sensitive products across a wide range of formulation viscosities. Utilized in over 50 prescription dermal products launched in regulated markets worldwide, our Airless+ Drug Delivery systems are proven dermal industry leaders. Offering a comprehensive range of Airless dispensing devices and an extensive number of combinations, including container sizes and actuators, means Aptar Pharma makes it easy to find the right solution for your specific dermal product needs. Aptar Pharma puts the health and safety of our Airless+ users first by offering Child-Resistant Senior-Friendly (CRSF) safety features with available devices.
Bag-on-Valve Technology Platform
Aptar Pharma’s Bag-on-Valve (BOV) Technology Platform delivers superior continuous dispensing and offers the widest range of portfolio options, enabling pure, safe and flexible product applications.
Pre-filled Syringe Component Platform
Enabling your Pre-filled Syringe (PFS) drug development is our top priority. At Aptar Pharma, we have built a comprehensive platform of PFS closure components for your biotech drugs, vaccines and small molecules. As the world leading supplier of Rigid Needle Shields (RNS) we accommodate your injection needs with the widest range of RNS, syringe plunger stoppers and services to support your drug development, auto-injector application. At Aptar Pharma, we are shaping the future of injectables, together with our Pharma partners.
OSD - Preservative free dispenser technology platform - Ophtalmics
Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser is a leading solution for preservative-free prescription and over-the-counter products. Tested for microbiological integrity (properties of customer formulations require additional testing) and with more than 500 market references and counting worldwide, it is the technology of choice for multidose, preservative-free systems in eye care.