Manufacturing

Jill Wechsler is BioPharm International's Washington Editor, jillwechsler7@gmail.com.

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Experts fear confusion over allocation process, cold-chain requirements, IT systems. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Raises Multiple Challenges

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

Stevanato Group Partners with Bexson Biomedical on a Wearable Drug Delivery Device

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.

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging Rebrands as Legacy Pharma Solutions

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

Pharma Packaging Employs RFID Technology in Labels and Caps

Jennifer Markarian is manufacturing editor of BioPharm International.

Polymeric containers offer an alternative to glass.

Considering Materials for Vaccine Containers

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.

Tjoapack to Invest in Automated Injectables Packaging Capabilities

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

Hygienic Band Sealer Uses a Modular, Ergonomic Design for Medical Packaging

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

Stevanato and Nelson Labs Team Up to Provide E&L Testing

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

DWK Life Sciences to Acquire Müller + Müller

Hallie Forcinio is BioPharm International's packaging editor, editorhal@sbcglobal.net

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

Expanding Options for Vaccine Packaging 

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.

Evaluating CMO/CDMO End-to-End Expertise: The Importance of Standardizing Cold Chain

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

Pharmapack Organizers Announce 2021 Event to Move from January to May

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

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

Modeling Streamlines Package Stability Testing

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

Jones Healthcare Group Invests in New Bottling Capabilities

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.

Bormioli Completes Refurbishment of its Glass Furnace

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

PCI Completes Expansion of Philadelphia Packaging Center of Excellence

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

Pharma Packaging Focus on Tubes

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

Corning Expands Glass Vial Capacity

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

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