Manufacture of Moisture-Sensitive Powder for Inhalation
Summary: Inhalation powders have been used for decades to treat lung diseases and conditions requiring rapid systemic therapy. Patients benefit from dry powder formulations because they can often be dosed in a single breath, use devices that are pocket-sized and do not require refrigeration. This article, originally published in OnDrugDelivery [Issue 170 (Apr 2025), pp 52–56] magazine, discusses manufacturing methods for inhalation powders and explains how moisture protection is an essential consideration throughout the manufacturing process.