All Pharmaceutical articles – Page 3
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ArticleTamper-evident, fibre-based, recyclable labels unveiled by Faller Packaging
Faller Packaging has developed a recyclable, fibre-based, semi-transparent and tamper-proof label with first-opening indication, designed for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
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ArticleMoisture-adsorbent active flexible unveiled for medical applications
Aptar CSP Technologies and ProAmpac have combined their respective active material science solution and flexible blown film technology to create a patent-pending, moisture-adsorbing flexible packaging solution – a move expected to protect sensitive medical products and enhance their performance.
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ArticleSanofi Consumer Healthcare joins fibre-based blister pack mission
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare has joined PA Consulting and PulPac’s Blister Pack Collective in a bid to produce fibre-based blister packs that can be recycled in the paper waste stream and phase out ‘problem plastics’ in pharmaceutical packaging.
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ArticleThree trends observed at Pharmapack 2024
Pharmapack 2024 – this year’s instalment of an annual event for pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery, medical devices, and machinery – took place in Paris on 24-25th January. Remi Turbet Delof, global strategic account manager at Systech, runs us through the common threads in the solutions on display, including anti-tampering measures, smart packaging features, serialization, transparency and traceability, and automation.
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ArticleWinners of Pharmapack Awards 2024 winners announced
This year’s Pharmapack Awards winners include an injection moulding technology that replaces plastics with pulp; a system that can turn standard prefilled syringes into dual-chamber solutions for lyophilized drugs; and an intra-nasal delivery device for comfortable and targeted drug administration.
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ArticleExploring the role of packaging in beverage brands’ net zero strategies
With the European Union aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050, companies’ net zero strategies are more important than ever. Frances Butler takes a closer look at how beverage brand owners PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are tackling their emissions, what role packaging plays in their net zero strategies, and ...
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ArticleTekniPlex closes bottles and jars with paper-based induction heat seal liners
A new series of recyclable, paper-based induction heat seal liners from TekniPlex Consumer Products is designed to seal dry pharma, nutrition, and food products in bottles and jars with the same protective properties as conventional solutions.
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ArticleHoffmann Neopac provides flip-top caps for eco-designed tubes
Hoffmann Neopac has launched its new LowPro Flip-Top Caps, reported to reduce material use and apply to the company’s renewable, biobased, and recyclable EcoDesign tubes in pharmaceutical, beauty, and oral care applications.
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ArticleConsumer Protection: How could utilising technology help brands protect consumers?
Consumer protection in packaging can range from the physical packaging to the technology used in labelling, affecting consumers of industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages. At the start of 2022, Markem-Imaje highlighted the challenges of counterfeiting, particularly around the holiday period. The article pointed out the ...
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ArticleTekniPlex’s pharma-grade blister film with PCR content to debut at Pharmapack
TekniPlex Healthcare and Alpek Polyester have developed the ‘world’s first’ pharmaceutical-grade PET blister film containing post-consumer recycled content, which will be showcased at Pharmapack 2024.
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ArticlePatient safety and efficient dosing foregrounded by Berry at Pharmapack
Berry Global Healthcare will display various pharmaceutical packaging solutions at Pharmapack 2024, including a new dry powder inhaler for combination drugs; an ophthalmic nozzle designed for safe and reliable administration; and a child-resistant closure featuring digital technology for improved medication adherence.
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ArticleA remedy for the epidemic of medical device fraud
Counterfeit products in the pharmaceutical industry can have serious consequences for customers and consumers alike – so what can be done to nip them in the bud? David DeJean, vice president of global strategic accounts at Systech, explains how regulation, serialization, traceability, and developing technologies can help.
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ArticleWorld Braille Day: The importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging
To celebrate World Braille Day, Steven Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin, runs us through the steps the pharmaceutical packaging is taking towards inclusivity for visually impaired consumers, from tactile design to smart packaging features.
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ArticleSchreiner MediPharm enhances medical blister pack with smart data tracking
Schreiner MediPharm has partnered with Keystone Folding Box Co. to develop a child-resistant, senior-friendly blister packaging solution featuring integrated electronics to capture dosing history data.
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Article‘Next generation’ capsule filling machine showcased by ACG
ACG’s AF330 capsule filling machine for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications – prioritizing simplicity, safety, and efficiency in its design – is being displayed at CPHI and PMEC India 2023.
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ArticleThermal packaging for pharmaceuticals in transit developed by Hydropac
Hydropac is unveiling PharmaPac, a range of thermal packaging solutions designed to overcome ‘last mile’ delivery challenges and meet regulatory requirements for temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines.
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ArticleMono-material medical flexibles displayed by Coveris at COMPAMED
Coveris is showcasing new, flexible, and recyclable medical packaging solutions at the COMPAMED show in Düsseldorf, designed to minimize packaging and product waste without sacrificing the functionality and safety of conventional materials.
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ArticleMono-PE Amcor laminate to streamline recyclability for medical packaging
Amcor has unveiled a mono-PE laminate in pursuit of all-film medical packaging that can be recycled in the polyethylene stream; it reportedly lowers the pack’s carbon footprint while maintaining patient safety.
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ArticleTransparent cellulose film for moulded fibre packaging unveiled by YUTOECO
YUTOECO has produced a transparent, plant-based film from cellulose substrate, intending to increase both visibility and environmental sustainability in a range of moulded fibre packaging applications.
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ArticleBayer joins innovation group in bid to create fibre-based blister pack
Bayer has joined the Blister Pack Collective, a group that is aiming to develop a blister pack made from fibre-based materials.