Packaging and Distribution

As demand increases, new materials and machines broaden options for blister packaging.

GS1, a global supply-chain standards organization, launched a new messaging standard in collaboration with GS1 US to help meet the requirements of the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) for salable returns of serialized prescription drugs.

Nine award winners from the 2019 edition of Pharmapack Europe, covering innovations across drug delivery, packaging, and materials and components, have been announced by the event organizers.

Supply chain players are eligible to participate in FDA’s pilot program to develop an electronic system for tracking drug products.

Honeywell introduces Aclar Accel barrier film with faster production and delivery for pharma packaging.

PCI Pharma Services expanded capacity of its commercial packaging site in Illinois.

Storage and retrieval methods and the unique requirements found in building codes are crucial considerations.

Pharmapack Europe event organizers have released a report titled, ‘European drug delivery and packaging’ that forecasts an increase in innovation from smaller European companies.

Danapak Flexibles, a subsidiary of the Schur Flexibles Group, will be showcasing its flexible packaging solutions during Pharmapack Europe in Paris, 6–7 February 2019.

Visitors to Schubert-Pharma’s stand at Pharmapack Europe will learn about the company’s range of packaging solutions and engineering services for the pharma and healthcare industries.

The EU FMD deadline is closing in, so now is the time to look beyond the short term.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling lots of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection because of glass particulates.

The company is recalling 5 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 250mg; 10 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 500mg; 24 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1g; and 3 lots of Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 2g because of the presence of particulate matter in reconstituted vials.

Active and intelligent packaging technologies benefit brand owners, caregivers, and patients.

A brief preview of what to expect at pharma’s dedicated packaging and drug delivery event.

Pharmapack Europe expects further increases in innovation across packaging and drug delivery to mirror overall industry trends.

Asclemed USA Inc., dba Enovachem Pharmaceuticals is recalling the product due to labeling that incorrectly states that stoppers do not contain latex.

Roquette has announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in a pharma packaging company based in India.

FDA has withdrawn the proposed rule that would have allowed generic-drug makers to independently update and distribute new safety information in drug labels.

Catalent will expand primary packaging capabilities and commission an automated, high-speed bottling line for clinical packaging of capsules and tablets.

Pharmapack Europe expects further increases in innovation across packaging and drug delivery to mirror overall industry trends.

As biologic drugs grow increasingly complex, drug delivery mechanisms such as prefilled syringes are being adapted to meet the challenges.

The company added a new EUR 63-million (US$72-million) packaging center at its manufacturing site in Darmstadt, Germany.

The company will complete an expansion of its secondary packaging capabilities at its Ravensburg, Germany site by 2020.

A stick-pack laminate packaging film from Amcor uses Pylote’s antimicrobial packaging technology to eliminate the need for preservatives in the liquid pharmaceutical contents.

The investment includes an upgrade and expansion of the company’s packaging and softgel encapsulation capabilities at its facility in Aprilia, Italy.

Bormioli Pharma, a provider of integrated glass and plastic containers, closures, and accessories for packaging, will showcase products at CPhI Worldwide 2018 at booth 4C20, from Oct. 9–11, 2018.

Neopac, provider of high-quality tube packaging, has announced in a press release it will introduce a new eyecare solution at CPhI’s event in Madrid, Spain from Oct. 9–11, 2018.

Barrier materials, scavengers, and good seal integrity maximize shelf-life of oral solid-dosage drug packaging.

Romaco Siebler and Huhtamaki will premiere a push-through strip packaging for pharmaceuticals at CPhI WorldWide 2018.