Abstract: A package for storing an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprises a capsule adapted to contain the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation, and a moisture barrier around the capsule. The moisture barrier comprises a material that is resistant to moisture passage, whereby the moisture barrier reduces the amount of moisture in contact with the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation so that the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation may be aerosolized when the capsule is opened. In one version, the moisture barrier comprises a metal.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract: An article for storing a pharmaceutical formulation. In one or more embodiments, the present invention comprises a receptacle (125) for an aerosolizable formulation, the receptacle having a wall thickness of between about 100-235 microns, wherein the receptacle is puncturable to allow escape and dispersion of the formulation therein. Also provided are methods of aerosolizing formulations for inhalation, and systems for aerosolizing such formulations.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract: A receptacle (100) includes a holder (5) forming a cavity (25) that holds a pharmaceutical (110), a lid (15), and adhesive (17) that forms a bond (20) between the holder (5) and the lid (15). As an example, the bond (20) has a shape that includes a protrusion (30) that facilitates removal of the lid (15) from the holder (5). A kit (60) includes a plurality of containers containing powder including amphotericin B and pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The kit (60) also includes an aerosolization apparatus (1100) and instructions. As an example, the pharmaceutical composition is made from panicles including amphotericin B having a mass median diameter less than about 3 ?m, such as from about 1.1 ?m to about 1.9 ?m.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.

Abstract: A carry case is provided for use by a diabetic patient. The carry case comprises a first compartment sized and shaped to contain an aerosolization apparatus, a second compartment sized and shaped to contain one or more receptacles for use in the aerosolization apparatus, and a third compartment sized and shaped to contain a glucose meter. In one version, the receptacles contain an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprising insulin. The carry case allows the patient to conveniently monitor and regulate the patient's glucose level.

Abstract: A package for storing an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprises a capsule adapted to contain the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation, and a moisture barrier around the capsule. The moisture barrier comprises a material that is resistant to moisture passage, whereby the moisture barrier reduces the amount of moisture in contact with the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation so that the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation may be aerosolized when the capsule is opened. In one version, the moisture barrier comprises a metal.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for measuring the mass of a substance. In one method, energy is applied to a substance and a response resulting from the application of energy as measured. The mass of the substance is then determined based at least in part on the measured response.