About this episode
Think: an insulin pen but for solid drugs. Like, you are sure how much you administer EACH time.Like, you do not split the tablet in 3 worrying if this is 1/3 or closer to 1/4. And if that matters.One study showed that 1 in 4 caregivers gave a dose that deviated by more than 40%. And more studies point to drug administering errors.In this X-Health.show episode you’ll hear aboutan engineer’s idea that immediately got pediatrists on boardhow to administer a drug more preciselyfor both children and adultshow the idea was bornand why it is good to fail with first tests as much as you canMy guest, Thierry Jomini, is the CEO and founder of Abbatia Labs. A mechanical engineer with 15 years of experience in leading drug delivery device development for Parkinson’s, hormone therapies, or injectable pens for diabetes.AbbatiaLabs is a Swiss startup that works on POWDOSE, a pre-filled dosing device for solid oral drugs. The aim is to reduce the risk of, now happening way too often, dosage errors, enabling more precise dosing based on body weight, gender, and condition.Follow them at:https://www.abbatialabs.comTimestamps:0:00 Thierry Jomini and AbbatiaLabs1:19 Errors in Administering Drugs to Children5:17 Adults' Problems with Dosing8:17 Types of Drug Delivery Devices11:11 POWDOSE Delivery Device for Solid Drugs20:28 Partnerships with Pharmaceutical Companies30:56 Paediatric Formulations Studies with the University College of London37:31 First Testers of the Solid Drug Distributor41:00 Chicken and Egg Situation of a Startup Introducing New Medical Device46:50 Thank You, Follow AbbatiaLabs47:21 Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer If you've enjoyed listening, you'll make us happy by clicking "Follow" on X-Health.show and leaving a review.The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare practitioner. The opinions on the show are Alex's or her guests. The podcast does not make any responsibility or warranties about guests statements or credibility. While the podcast makes every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or corrections.
