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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

When it comes to vaccines and other high-value biologics, it is essential that effective formulations go hand in hand with safe delivery. An example is the ability of a patient suffering from venous thrombosis to perform their own injections of heparin – an anticoagulant often packaged in a prefilled syringe.

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7 Problems with Using Borosilicate Glass to Package Drugs

Pharma Mirror

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 post 7 Problems with Using Borosilicate Glass to Package Drugs appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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Biovac receives IFC loan for vaccine manufacturing in Africa

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biovac has received an investment and advisory package from the IFC to support vaccine manufacturing and pandemic preparedness in Africa.

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Tjoapack and Biopharma: Our Packaging Options

Pharma Packaging Solutions

Biopharma Packaging from Tjoapack Biopharmaceutical technology is advancing every day as scientists work to create new, better treatments for diseases that millions struggle with on a daily basis. With biologic treatments becoming ever more available, the need for smart, reliable biopharma packaging is on the rise.

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Biovac and IVI enter deal to develop oral cholera vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

South African bio-pharmaceutical firm Biovac and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in South Korea have signed a licencing and technology transfer agreement for developing and manufacturing an oral cholera vaccine (OCV).

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Bayer Commits to 100 Percent Green Packaging by 2030

XTalks

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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COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging and Delivery Devices Market Share, Trends, Industry Analysis and Segment Forecasts 2021 – 2028 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

BioTech 365

COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging and Delivery Devices Market Share, Trends, Industry Analysis and Segment Forecasts 2021 – 2028 – ResearchAndMarkets.com COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging and Delivery Devices Market Share, Trends, Industry Analysis and Segment Forecasts 2021 – 2028 – ResearchAndMarkets.com DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The (..)