More than 50 million metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are made by 3M each year. More than half of all MDIs worldwide utilize our MDI technology. Over the past 40 years, we've built a solid worldwide reputation in inhalation drug delivery systems.
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We provide development and contract manufacturing as well as components, such as metered dose valves and canisters. We are currently working with several major pharmaceutical companies on development, manufacturing and component technology.
Drugs inhaled into the lungs have many advantages over other delivery methods such as capsules and injections. Inhalation delivers chemicals
3M is a major supplier of metered dose inhaler (MDI) components such as valves and cans.
CFC Free Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI's)
In the past, metered dose inhalers (MDIs) were formulated with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The phase-out of CFCs required the development of a new CFC-free MDI technology.
CFC Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI's)
In the past, metered dose inhalers (MDIs) were formulated with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The phase-out of CFCs required the development of a new CFC-free MDI technology.
