What is Gamma Scintigraphy

Gamma scintigraphy is an advanced imaging technique used to track and visualize drug delivery inside the human body. By using safe, trace amounts of radiolabels, it provides real-time images that show exactly how a drug or medical device performs in vivo.

This non-invasive technique is widely used in pharmaceutical development to assess inhaled, oral, nasal, and other targeted drug delivery systems. Gamma scintigraphy helps pharmaceutical companies, medical device developers, and clinicians understand how formulations behave in the body — data that cannot be obtained through in vitro testing alone.

What Gamma Scintigraphy Offers

In Vivo Drug Delivery Imaging

Visualise how drugs disperse, deposit, and clear from target organs like the lungs, GI tract, or nasal cavity.

Quantitative Drug Deposition Data

Measure exactly how much of the dose reaches the intended site.

Device and Formulation Validation

Verify that inhalers, nebulisers, nasal sprays, or oral delivery systems are performing as designed.

Regulatory Support

Provide robust, visual evidence to strengthen regulatory submissions for new drug products or devices.

Faster, Smarter Development

Identify formulation or device issues early to avoid delays and reduce development risks.

Overview of Gamma Scintigraphy for Product Development

For Pharmaceutical Formulators: Gain crucial insights into how your formulation behaves in the human body. Understand drug release, absorption, and clearance to optimise performance.

For Drug Delivery Device Manufacturers: Confirm that your inhalers, sprays, or oral devices deliver drugs accurately and reproducibly to the target site.

For Clinicians and Researchers: Use real-time drug delivery data to improve treatment strategies, dosing, and patient outcomes.