Manufacturing

Hallie Forcinio is packing editor for Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, editorhal@sbcglobal.net.

Articles

Back in person at the Javits Center, exhibitors present containers, components, equipment, and services to fill, ship, protect, and optimize the packaging process. 

INTERPHEX Features Pharma Packaging Innovations

The organizers of Pharmapack Europe have released the results of its global drug delivery and packaging survey, demonstrating the continuation of the United States’ lead in innovation.

US Leads the Way for Drug Device Innovation but Lags Behind for Sustainability, Notes Pharmapack 2021 Report

Low- and middle-income countries are at the greatest risk of receiving substandard and falsified COVID-19 vaccines.

The Real Danger of Substandard and Counterfeit COVID-19 Vaccines

Stakeholders work to meet deadlines, maximize benefits, and close gaps. 

Moving Forward in Serialization

FDA will now require new and updated warnings about the increased risk of serious heart-related events, cancer, blood clots, and death for JAK inhibitors that treat certain chronic inflammatory conditions.

FDA to Require Additional Warnings for JAK Inhibitors Treating Select Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

Consider tactics to meet sustainability objectives for temperature-controlled packaging.

Beyond Reusability in Cold-Chain Shippers

Datwyler offers the StarterPack packaging system designed to aid in the development of parenteral drug packaging.

Packaging Components for Parenteral Drug Development

Scott Kenny is a business development manager at Sepha Ltd.

Developers might invest in small-scale equipment to produce packaging for stability studies in-house, or they might outsource production. Manufacturers should consider the benefits and risks to both approaches.

Packaging for Stability Studies: to Outsource or Not?

Manufacturers seek more sustainable options for temperature-controlled packaging. 

Cold-Chain Shippers: One-Trip vs. Multiple Trips

Container and equipment innovations expand applications.

Packaging, Labeling, and Distribution Systems