Childproof packaging: How things are changing for consumer drugs
Pharmaceutical Technology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
New sustainable packaging technologies aimed at children and seniors need to be prioritised to avoid drug recalls.
Reducing interactions between drug packaging and product with film-coated sealing solutions
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Leading parenteral packaging company Datwyler has extended its range of coating options with UltraShield™, a high-performance film-coated solution for safely storing innovative drugs.
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Bormioli Pharma leading the way with sustainable pharmaceutical packaging
Outsourcing Pharma
APRIL 17, 2024
Bormioli Pharma creates pharmaceutical packaging for drug stability, safety, and sustainability, partnering with global health leaders and says it stands at the forefront of sustainability.
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7 Problems with Using Borosilicate Glass to Package Drugs
Pharma Mirror
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
By Christopher Weikart, Chief Scientist, SiO2 Materials Science Even though drugs are meant to save lives, the primary packaging used for delivering drug therapies and vaccines may actually be putting us in danger. The pharmaceutical industry works hard to create cutting-edge drugs to save lives and keep people healthy.
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Commercial Drug Sourcing for Clinical Trials
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The sourcing of commercial drugs for use in clinical trials either as a comparator, rescue or co-medication can be a complex process. Choosing the right partner with global sourcing, regulatory, quality and clinical packaging expertise can provide the necessary guidance to help sponsors successfully navigate these challenges.
European PFAS ban would burden drug companies and packagers
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 29, 2023
The European PFAS ban would come into force in 2025 and would apply to pharmaceutical excipients, raw materials and packaging materials
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Why the Next Generation of Drugs Can’t Depend on Legacy Drug Packaging
Pharma Mirror
DECEMBER 12, 2021
The glass used to package, store, and deliver drugs today was created in 1881 — just 16 years after the Civil War ended — and has changed very little since then, and it’s these vials that drug companies, who are creating ever-evolving, more complex drugs, are beholden to use.
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Dispensing Pharmacy Packaging Machines: COVID-19 Impact
Pharma Mirror
OCTOBER 22, 2022
The ability to repackage and bar code drugs to the unit of usage is becoming increasingly necessary in health-system pharmacies. There are a number of elements to think about before settling on a certain packaging machine that would work best in your establishment.
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Uncovering packaging impurities with rAAV genome sequencing
Drug Discovery World
MAY 1, 2024
Join DDW for this exclusive free event, ‘ rAAV genome sequencing with Oxford Nanopore uncovers transgene integrity and packaging impurities ’. The post Uncovering packaging impurities with rAAV genome sequencing appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW). The event will be supported by Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
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Connectivity, Sustainability and User Experience to transform packaging and drug delivery in next year: Pharmapack Europe 2022
Pharma Mirror
APRIL 24, 2022
Paris, will open in May (18-19) with connectivity, sustainability and user experience identified as the key trends in 2022 influencing innovation across pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery. Pharmapack Europe will be held as Smart Event to enhance the benefits for global attendees, providing a hybrid experience that extends the.
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Leading commercial packaging companies in contract marketing
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Packaging plays a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety, user-friendliness and marketability of drugs and other pharmaceutical products. Finding the best commercial packaging suppliers in contract marketing. Pharmaceutical packaging formats and materials. Pharmaceutical packaging formats and materials.
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Leading clinical packaging companies in contract marketing
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Clinical packaging and labelling follow stringently controlled procedures and high-standard quality control measures to assure the safety and functionality of investigational medicinal products, during their storage, distribution, and use. Finding the best clinical trial packaging services providers. Trends in clinical packaging.
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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic
Pharmaceutical Technology
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Manufacturers are actively looking at ways they can improve drug delivery through well-designed parenteral packaging systems, and the choice to deploy prefilled syringes for more and more injectable drug products is a key part of this push. Prefilled syringes offer a number of advantages over the more traditional glass vial.
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Experts advise European SME packaging firms to expand or seek acquisition prior to Pharmapack Europe
Pharma Mirror
JANUARY 30, 2023
The event – which is at the heart of pharma’s packaging and drug delivery devices industry – returns to the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles (Hall 7.2)
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The Drug Packaging Process from Start to Finish
Pharma Packaging Solutions
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
That’s why the drug packaging process is so important, and must be carried out correctly. Primary packaging is the first step in the drug packaging process. As the main line of defense between a drug and its environment, primary packaging must be able to prevent contamination and chemical alterations. .
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Japanese drugmakers make greener packaging pledge
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Four Japanese drugmakers – Astellas, Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, and Takeda – have joined forces in a partnership intended to reduce the environmental impact of pharmaceutical packaging. It started using the sugarcane in its irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) drug Irribow (ramosetron), sold in Japan.
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rAAV Genome sequencing uncovers transgene integrity and packaging impurities
Drug Discovery World
APRIL 16, 2024
Attendees will hear how library preparation, assessed data quality, and generated important rAAV metrics such as integrity of DNA cargo, truncation events, chimeric transgenes, and levels of co-packaged impurities were performed. A live Q&A session follows the webinar presentation.
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Ortho-Phthalates Retain FDA Approval for Food Packaging Despite Petitions
XTalks
JULY 27, 2023
Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stood by its decision, denying a petition asking it to reevaluate the use of eight ortho-phthalates in food-contacting packaging materials. Related: Is Fiber Based Packaging the Next Trend in Sustainable Food Packaging?
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SGD Pharma to grow significantly in 2024 with investments and in package manufacturing
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 15, 2024
SGD Pharma has announced its goal to become the global market leader in primary pharmaceutical glass packaging.
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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations
XTalks
MAY 13, 2022
A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. They provide specific guidance on packaging requirements for closed closure integrity (CCI) and general integrity testing. Container Closure Systems. Container closure systems are highly regulated by health agencies.
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Strategies and innovations for reducing drug product loss in sterile filling
Pharmaceutical Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Sterile filling is a critical step in pharmaceutical primary packaging. However, during this process, some drug product loss is inevitable.
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Stevanto Group tackling flexible drug containment packages and filling solutions
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 30, 2024
Two new offerings have been unveiled by drug delivery and solutions provider, Stevanto Group S.p.A.
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Sustainable, biodegradable and Eco- Friendly Packaging: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare Packaging
Roots Analysis
APRIL 21, 2022
Sustainable packaging is defined as packaging that is safe for individuals, as well as the environment, while meeting all requirements for performance, cost and ease of fabrication. The continuously growing pipeline of pharmaceutical drug candidates has inadvertently led to an increase in the demand for product packaging solutions.
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Rising Demand for Pharmaceutical Secondary Packaging Providers
Roots Analysis
APRIL 20, 2022
On an average, around 50 drugs are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) annually. In addition, over the next five years, the global pharmaceutical market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7%, with global drug sales anticipated to raise revenues worth USD 1.5 trillion in 2023.
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The Role of Packaging in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharma Packaging Solutions
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The Role of Packaging in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Calling packaging a matter of life and death sounds dramatic in most cases, but if you’re speaking of pharmaceutical packaging, the phrase rings true. Packaging Protects Pharmaceuticals from Physical Damage. Packaging Protects Pharmaceuticals from Quality Degradation.
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Biden tells Dems to quickly pass pared-down economic package
STAT News
JULY 15, 2022
Joe Manchin’s demand for a slimmed-down economic package, telling Democrats to quickly push the measure through Congress so families could “sleep easier” and enjoy the health care savings it proposes. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden seemed to bow Friday to Sen. Read the rest…
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How to manage temperature-controlled shipments in unpredictable climate zones
Pharmaceutical Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Due to the increasing impact of climate change, drug packaging and shipping sectors have had to adapt by necessity.
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What to Look for in a Pharmaceutical Packaging Company
Pharma Packaging Solutions
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Pharmaceutical packaging companies play a critical role in the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, choosing a packaging company to partner with is a very important decision. When evaluating a pharmaceutical packaging company, your first order of business should be determining whether it has the capabilities to meet your specific needs.
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Why do Pharma Companies Outsource Pharmaceutical Packaging?
Pharma Packaging Solutions
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Over the years, more and more pharmaceutical companies have moved away from in-house packaging operations and toward pharmaceutical contract packaging. Packaging Innovation. Packaging Innovation. Developing new packaging formats can be expensive, and not every new design will have staying power.
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AvKARE Recall: Erectile Dysfunction Drug and Antidepressant Mistakenly Packaged Together
XTalks
DECEMBER 14, 2020
AvKARE, a generics pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Pulaski, Tennessee, has issued a recall on one lot each of its sildenafil 100 mg tablets and trazodone 100 mg tablets due to a packaging “mix-up” in which both drugs were filled into the same bottle. AvKARE said the mispackaged drugs were distributed nationwide.
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Stevanato Group tackling flexible drug containment packages and filling solutions
Outsourcing Pharma
JANUARY 30, 2024
Two new offerings have been unveiled by drug delivery and solutions provider, Stevanto Group S.p.A.
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FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging
XTalks
AUGUST 10, 2020
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary phase-out of certain types of grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging. These chemicals help prevent grease and oil from seeping through the packaging. Why PFAS in Food Packaging Is a Problem. What the Report Found.
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Use of robotics in pharma packaging, manufacturing on the rise: Beroe
Outsourcing Pharma
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
According to the market intelligence firm, automation appeals to drug packaging and manufacturing firms, thanks to their productivity-boosting potential.
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Alnylam to wait longer for FDA verdict on latest RNA drug
Bio Pharma Dive
APRIL 4, 2022
The FDA has yet to sign off on a third-party packaging and labeling facility that Alnylam planned to help launch its drug, called vutrisiran, meaning an approval decision could come as late as mid-July.
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How to develop a flexible packaging approach for introducing new drugs to market efficiently
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 15, 2023
A deep understanding of regional differences in regulations and marketing is critical for global launches.
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Merck’s Chronic Cough Drug Fails to Secure FDA Approval for Second Time
BioSpace
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The regulator’s Complete Response Letter on Wednesday said Merck’s data package for gefapixant “did not meet substantial evidence of effectiveness.” The FDA also rejected the drug in 2022 due to a lack of efficacy evidence.
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Bayer Commits to 100 Percent Green Packaging by 2030
XTalks
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Bayer has announced that all of its products will have 100 percent green packaging by 2030. This means all of the company’s over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and supplements such as pain, allergy and cold medications, and vitamins will have brand packaging that is 100 percent recyclable or reusable in less than ten years’ time.
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Magazine: What’s in a name
Pharmaceutical Technology
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In this issue: Fixing drug nomenclature to avoid confusing names, gene therapies for sickle cell disease, childproof packaging for drugs, and UK pharma manufacturing gears up for a shake up in 2024
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CMO Moves: Regulatory Catalysts for Drug Manufacturing-November
Pharmaceutical Technology
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Crossing the approval hurdle for a new drug is a big milestone for pharmaceutical companies. However, efficiently manufacturing the drug represents another barrier to cross before realizing the full revenue potential then successfully. GlobalData is the parent company of Pharmaceutical Technology. Regulatory decisions come in.
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Novartis CEO’s 2023 pay rises 21% as Roche's helmsman nets $11M in his first year
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
After leading Novartis and Roche through pivotal years in 2023, the CEOs of the Swiss drug giants each netted multimillion-dollar compensation packages. After leading Swiss drug giants Novartis and Roche through pivotal years, their CEOs have each netted multimillion-dollar compensation packages for 2023.
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Ortho-Phthalates in Food Packaging + McDonald’s New Restaurant Idea – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 121
XTalks
AUGUST 3, 2023
Last month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stood by its decision, denying a petition asking it to reevaluate the use of eight ortho-phthalates in food-contacting packaging materials.
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CMO Moves: Regulatory catalysts for drug manufacturing-December
Pharmaceutical Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Pharmaceutical companies often outsource different parts of the manufacturing process, including the production of small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and parenteral packaging, to contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Previously, Iomab-B received an EMA orphan drug designation for patients with this condition.
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Senate to vote on huge package that would change drug pricing and health insurance
NPR Health - Shots
AUGUST 5, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act aims to put caps on drug price increases and out of pocket spending. It also includes a provision allowing Medicare to negotiate price some drugs.
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GSK details Blenrep combo data that could bring the multiple myeloma ADC back to life
Fierce Pharma
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
If a new package of pivotal data satisfies the FDA, GSK could have another run at the U.S. | If a new package of pivotal data satisfies the FDA, GSK could have another run at the U.S. multiple myeloma market with its previously withdrawn BMCA-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, Blenrep.
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