We work with partners worldwide across the continuum of healthcare to create innovative medical devices and therapies that bring progress to life for patients everywhere
Our polymeric drug delivery solutions enable you to create sustained release patient therapies that can lower the dosing frequency for patients.
We work with partners worldwide across the continuum of healthcare to create innovative medical devices and therapies that bring progress to life for patients everywhere
Up to 6 months of controlled linear drug release
Broad IP lasting into the mid 2030's
Of experience in materials for biomedical applications
TheraPEA™ has excellent biocompatibility proven in multiple settings including ophthalmic1, intravascular2, and intra-articular3 applications. This biodegradable hybrid material has been developed to leverage desired physicochemical properties of Polyesters and Polyamides, in effect unlocking novel extended-release solutions.
TheraPEA™ polymer technology can be formulated with broad range of active molecules and processed into various forms including injectables, implants and drug eluting coatings.
Discover our solutions for sustained release drug delivery
This highly degradable polymer enables you to create formulations with near-linear sustained release rates - from weeks to six months-plus - thus unlocking the potential for lower dosing frequency in patients.
As a world leader in eye care, our partner is currently focusing their efforts on long-acting therapies that improve the treatment landscape for patients living with wet AMD through small-molecule kinase inhibitors.
Due to the challenging nature of delivery to the back of the eye with these types of molecules, this treatment requires a delivery system that enables sustained release.
Our partner developed their state-of-the-art delivery technology using our TheraPEA™ material as the delivery vehicle. As a result, they continue to make advancements in therapies based on proven molecules using our delivery platform to develop next-generation solutions for wet AMD patients across the globe4.
Here are common questions that our experts get asked. If you have a different question, please contact us.
Pain management, metabolic disease management (Type II diabetes, obesity), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), oncology, women’s health, cardiovascular, anti-psychotics, viral disease management (HIV, Hepatitis C); with others evaluated on a case-per-case basis.
We take different approaches, depending on the case (therapeutic area, type of partner).
Please contact us to learn more.
Yes, we do. Over the years we have accrued an enormous amount of knowledge and IP covering both the biocompatible polymers and processes used to create sustained release drug delivery solutions. For more information, contact us.
Looking for more information on how our sustained drug delivery solutions can help you tackle unmet needs?
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We understand that medical product development can be a long, winding - and occasionally bumpy road. Rest assured that at dsm-firmenich Biomedical, we have the proven experience, capabilities, and knowledge to support you every step of the way.
It starts with using a form-fit-function approach based on a comprehensive understanding of how the human body reacts to biomaterials following implantation. This in turn enables us to design materials that are compatible with the body’s physiology and help you develop finished products that can sustain, restore, and repair – all supported by applicable regulatory requirements.