All Pharmaceutical articles – Page 5
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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.
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ArticleBlister pack recycling scheme trialled by Aldi and TerraCycle
Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines, encouraging consumers to return the plastic and aluminium to be recycled by TerraCycle.
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ArticleCertified circular EVA copolymers unveiled by Repsol
Repsol has revealed its range of ISCC PLUS certified circular EVA copolymers – reportedly the first of their kind on the market – and aims to help establish a circular economy for polyolefins, alongside lowering its own virgin raw material consumption.
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ArticleFibre-based bottle with plant-based coating revealed by RyPax and CelluComp
RyPax and CelluComp have unveiled what is said to be the first all-fibre bottle solution with a biodegradable and plant-based inner coating and hope to ‘crack the code’ on paper-based bottle packaging.
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ArticleColdform foil solution for pharmaceutical blister packaging designed by Constantia Flexibles
Constantia Flexibles has revealed REGULA CIRC, its ‘total barrier’, designed-for-recycling coldform foil solution for sustainability-minded pharmaceutical blister packaging applications.
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ArticleNew ‘high-speed’ capsule filling machine from Syntegon set for European launch
Syntegon has released its GKF Capsylon 6005 capsule filling machine – designed to fill 360,000 nutraceutical capsules per hour, over double the capacity of its previous model – in Europe and the US.
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ArticleCellbox Solutions awarded EU funding for development of warm chain logistics solutions for healthcare applications
Cellbox Solutions GmbH, a provider of warm chain logistics solutions for the research, development, and shipment of cell-based therapies and cellular diagnostics, has been awarded a €2.5 million initial grant and €10 million in additional equity funding from the European Innovation Council’s Accelerator Programme.
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ArticleDesigning pharma packaging for child safety and ease of use by seniors
In this article, Jon Lant, head of product development and innovation at Origin, looks at the importance of ensuring that pharmaceutical packaging addresses two essential – and sometimes competing – considerations: protecting children from accidental ingestion, and remaining accessible for elderly users.
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ArticlePlastipak claims to produce ‘world’s first’ PET resin from captured carbon emissions using LanzaTech technology
Plastipak has produced PPKNatura, said to be the world’s first PET resin made from captured carbon emissions, using LanzaTech’s carbon capture technology; it is set to be utilised in pharmaceutical- and food-grade packaging, amongst other applications.
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ArticleSÜDPACK designs recyclable PP blister packaging for medical applications
SÜDPACK has unveiled a new recyclable, mono-polypropylene blister packaging solution for the pharmaceutical, medical goods, and life science industries.