Aptar Pharma

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Aptar Pharma, a division of AptarGroup, Inc., is a global leader in drug delivery systems and dispensing technologies for the pharmaceutical industry. Headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, AptarGroup designs and manufactures innovative dosing, dispensing, and protection solutions, with Aptar Pharma specializing in devices for nasal, pulmonary, ophthalmic, dermal, injectable, and oral applications.

The division supports pharmaceutical companies from drug formulation through commercialization, offering expertise in therapeutic areas including asthma/COPD, allergic rhinitis, pain management, CNS treatments, vaccines, biologics, and small molecules. Key technologies encompass preservative-free multidose systems, airless packaging, bag-on-valve, active material science, and digital health solutions to enhance patient outcomes and adherence.

Aptar Pharma operates 15 GMP-certified manufacturing sites worldwide, spanning 120,000 m² with 3,500 employees producing 8 billion systems annually for over 1,500 customers. Relevant to the chemical industry, its elastomeric components, valves, pumps, and active packaging ensure stability, preservation, and precise delivery of chemical formulations in healthcare products.

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  • 11 September 2026 Aptar Pharma APF Production Line Expansion Berazategui · Operational / Completed · Argentina

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Latest news on Aptar Pharma

14 September 2026
Aptar Pharma and Massachusetts General Hospital build predictive nose-to-brain delivery platform

Partners will create an integrated translational platform to quantify mechanisms, pathways and kinetics of nose-to-brain drug transport using in vitro, in vivo and computational tools.

11 September 2026
Aptar Pharma expands APF preservative-free pump production in Argentina

APF multidose preservative‑free pump line commissioned to serve Latin American markets, cutting lead times and improving local supply agility.

12 August 2026
Noble (Aptar Pharma) secures US patent for AI sound detection in drug-delivery and diagnostic devices

AI analyzes device-generated sounds to verify correct operation and provide objective feedback for training, usability studies and adherence in home self-administration.

28 May 2026
Aptar Pharma files patents and reports preclinical proof‑of‑concept for intranasal and pulmonary GLP‑1 delivery

Published three international patent applications for nasal/pulmonary GLP‑1 formulations (spray‑dried/powder). Preclinical semaglutide PK shows up to 10× Cmax vs oral; ongoing biologics delivery work.

19 March 2026
Aptar’s Unidose Nasal Powder System Used in ENA Respiratory Phase II INNA‑051 Study

Powder nasal device used in a Phase II trial of a once-weekly spray to assess safety, tolerability and reduction of symptomatic infections; device offers single-dose precision and moisture protection.

17 March 2026
Aptar appoints Gael Touya CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Stephan Tanda to retire end-2026

Gael Touya, a 30-year veteran, led the Pharma unit’s transformation (~82% sales growth) and has global commercial and operational experience. Tanda raised margins, EPS and sustainability.

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