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Vectura and Monash University Support Development of Inhaled Oxytocin

Aim to prevent postpartum hemorrhage in childbirth.

By: Contract Pharma

Contract Pharma Staff

Vectura Group plc has signed an agreement with Monash University’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), to develop inhaled oxytocin delivered via a dry powder inhaler to prevent postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in childbirth. An inhaled formulation of oxytocin, currently administered via injection, is expected to provide important advantages including ease of use, rapid onset of action and safe storage outside of the cold chain. Vectura will receive undisclosed revenues on a fee-for-service b...

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