PPS opens peptide spray drying suite

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) has launched a spray drying suite at its dedicated peptide development and manufacturing facility in Turbhe, India, that is engineered for small-volume, high potency batches and supports a feed rate of up to 1 liter per hour. The company said that this will both enable it to meet growing demand and to address the complex formulation challenges associated with peptides and other complex molecules. 

The suite operates as a closed-loop system, equipped with its own inert gas supply and advanced safety measures, including specialised HVAC, airlocked entries and exits, operator isolation, and a dedicated cleaning area. It can safely handle potent compounds and organic solvents at up to Band 5 containment, while the processing area maintains ISO Class 8 (Class 100,000) cleanliness standards. It can spray-dry highly concentrated solutions, including those with up to 30% water content.