Packaging and Distribution

This article looks at five of the most common hurdles in packaging and labelling artwork and how to avoid them.

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, released a report on trends opportunities in packaging of pharmaceuticals and medical devices that predicts increased spending on capital equipment for processing and packaging.

Interactive Coding Equipment has produced a detailed guide to help pharmaceutical manufacturers make informed choices in the selection of suitable coding equipment for their applications.

The new patented desiccant stoppers improve the opening of tablet tubes used to contain lozenges, effervescent, and chewable tablets.

Prefilled syringes for commercial supply of the etanercept biosimilar will be produced at Catalent’s Brussels facility in Belgium.

Primary packaging and manufacturing technologies minimize product/package interaction, protect quality, support safe travel through the supply chain, and enhance performance at point of use.

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.

Pyclear Protection replaces the use of antimicrobial preservatives in multi-dose products without any change to the primary packaging and has no impact on the manufacturing process.

The Koolit Advanced PCM Gel from Cold Chain Technologies provides cold-temperature protection for drugs and vaccines during transport.

Primary packaging and manufacturing technologies minimize product/package interaction, protect quality, support safe travel through the supply chain, and enhance performance at point of use.

Sharp Packaging Services adds Biotechnology Center of Excellence to its to its Allentown, PA campus.

Award-winning drug packaging innovations include interactive cartons and multifunctional labels.

The company sees a demand for customized individual packaging solutions as the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry moves towards smaller lot sizes that require aspects of individualization.

The Gx RTF ClearJect syringe is made of cyclic olefin copolymer and is tungsten- and adhesive-free.

The Novelia system has been approved as a packaging component and delivery system of multidose drug product formulated without preservatives.

If FDA’s proposed generic-drug labeling rule is passed in 2017, generic drug companies would need documented processes for safety tracking and label updates.

Visual inspection of parenteral vials is the first step in a root cause investigation.

Schreiner MediPharm’s Flexi-Cap Plus incorporates a label-integrated tear strip for enhanced security.

The company is voluntarily recalling one lot of product due to a potential packaging mistake.

Arbor Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets due to inadequate seal of the blister pack.

TOPAS Advanced Polymers announces its COC materials are compliant with new USP standard for pharma plastic packaging systems.

Innovations protect product quality, improve productivity, enhance sustainability, and simplify usage for patients and caregivers.

Herma’s wrap-around, high-speed labelling machine will be available for demonstration at its new facility in New Jersey.

GenPak Solutions is cited by FDA for cGMP violations at its Hilliard, Ohio facility.

Innovations protect product quality, improve productivity, enhance sustainability, and simplify usage for patients and caregivers.

Science-based software and testing services expedite the material selection process and ensure blister packs deliver adequate barrier protection for solid-dosage forms without over-packaging.

Packaging technologies for serialization, parenteral products, and solid-dosage forms were displayed at INTERPHEX 2016.

The agency cited Apotheca Supply, a repackager and relabeler of pharmaceuticals for CGMP violations.

Packaging innovations displayed at INTERPHEX include advanced materials, inspection systems, and filling systems.