3M Drug Delivery Systems has expanded manufacturing capabilities for the pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) fill line at its facility in Northridge, CA. The expansion of the pressure fill line at 3M Northridge allows the company to manufacture new and marketed pressure filled pMDI products for customers on a global scale, providing a single-source for the development and commercialization of the pMDI. Additionally, the company has established a Qualified Person (QP) release route to Europe.

“This expansion reflects our continued growth,” said Louise Righton, global divisional marketing manager for 3M Drug Delivery Systems. “Customers are responding enthusiastically to our manufacturing expertise, which capitalizes on Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive efficiency.”