Packaging and Distribution

Packaging suppliers prepare to meet the demand unleashed by COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

Eisai has announced an expansion of its manufacturing operations at its Hatfield production plant in the United Kingdom to meet global demand.

Experts fear confusion over allocation processes, cold-chain requirements, and IT systems needed to bring a COVID-19 vaccine to market.

The companies will work together to produce a wearable device that can subcutaneously deliver ketamine therapy as a non-opioid pain treatment.

The rebranding stems from the company’s expanded services which include 3PL services, supply chain transparency solutions, and retail pharma product procurement for over-the-counter medications.

Broader application of RFID in pharmaceutical packaging benefits caregivers and patients.

Polymeric containers offer an alternative to glass.

Tjoapack is investing in fully automated lines, including a PFS line with an initial capacity of 7 million syringes per year and a vial line with an eventual capacity of more than 12 million vials per year.

Syntegon’s redesigned continuous band sealers can be configured for various packages.

The companies have signed a partnership agreement to provide extractables and leachables testing at the SG US Technology Excellence Center in Boston, MA.

Müller + Müller will become part of DWK upon closing in September 2020 and will continue to function under the same name and management.

Plastic primary packaging could help prevent supply chain shortages associated with high demand for COVID-19 vaccines.

Conversations with CMOs/CDMOs about capabilities and how they work to reduce complexities in the supply chain should focus on cost efficiency, temperature excursions, and sustainability.

Pharmapack Europe 2021 has been rescheduled after a careful review by the event organizers with key stakeholders.

Data and software identify optimum pharmaceutical packaging choices for the required shelf-life.

The new Uhlmann bottle line uses Cremer technology for 100% counting accuracy and an inspection and rejection system for all critical quality parameters.

The new Uhlmann bottle line uses Cremer technology for 100% counting accuracy and an inspection and rejection system for all critical quality parameters.

The refurbishment provides enhanced glass melting power, improved glass distribution, and the production of transparent and amber type I glass bottles to meet the increase in demand for glass vials for vaccines and life-saving medicines.

The expansions included enhancing high-speed automatic syringe assembly and labeling, vial labeling and cartoning, and auto-injector assembly.

New options for pharmaceutical tubes enhance functionality, sustainability, and brand identity.

Corning will use BARDA funding to expand US manufacturing capacity for pharmaceutical tubing and vials made from Valor glass.

SiO2 Materials Science has received $143 million from the US government to accelerate capacity scale-up of its advanced primary packaging platform.

The VIA Capsule from Cytiva is a liquid nitrogen-free cryogenic shipment system designed to transport cell therapies.

A new clinical and commercial partnership expands Experic’s presence while providing PCI with advanced powder-filling equipment.

Advances in intelligent technologies for pharmaceutical packaging improve online productivity, authenticate product, and boost patient adherence.

RFID, NFC, and barcodes on pharmaceutical containers enhance patient safety and adherence.

The International Safe Transit Association’s Pharma Committee published a guideline on the passive thermal packaging qualification process.

More sustainable and functional packaging protects temperature-sensitive drugs.

Labeling equipment for primary and secondary packaging and a new label printer improve speed and quality.

Understanding of scale-up parameters and use of process analytical technology are important to meet demand for larger batch sizes.