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Through the Line Podcast: Green Inhalers are Reducing Carbon Footprints

What does low-GWP propellants mean for inhaler design, manufacturing, and packaging?

As sustainability pressures intensify across healthcare, one often-overlooked component is taking center stage: the propellant inside metered dose inhalers (MDIs). While invisible to patients, these propellants account for up to 95% of an inhaler’s formulation—and a significant share of its environmental footprint.

Andy Burns, Vice President of Business Development for MDI at Kindeva, a drug delivery CDMO that specializes in injectable, inhalation, and dermal products, explains what’s driving the shift,and what it means for pharma and packaging stakeholders.

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