Packaging and Distribution

Intelligent Packaging Uses Technology to Track Packages, Doses

May 20, 2020

Equipment and Processing Report

RFID, NFC, and barcodes on pharmaceutical containers enhance patient safety and adherence.

ISTA Seeks Industry Feedback on Thermal Packaging Guideline

April 16, 2020

The International Safe Transit Association’s Pharma Committee published a guideline on the passive thermal packaging qualification process.

Packaging Preserves the Cold Chain

April 02, 2020

More sustainable and functional packaging protects temperature-sensitive drugs.

New Equipment for Pharma Package Labeling

March 18, 2020

Equipment and Processing Report

Labeling equipment for primary and secondary packaging and a new label printer improve speed and quality.

Challenges in Clinical Manufacturing for Topical Drugs

March 02, 2020

Understanding of scale-up parameters and use of process analytical technology are important to meet demand for larger batch sizes.

PCI Acquires Bellwyck to Expand its Clinical Trial Services

February 12, 2020

The acquisition will bring four new GMP-compliant facilities to the PCI network in the United States, Germany, and Canada.

Track-and-Trace System Solves Obstacles to Pharmaceutical Packaging Traceability

February 11, 2020

The Brand Security Platform from ACG Inspection uses blockchain, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence technologies to track packages from manufacturer to consumer.

Stevanato Group to Partner with Pfeiffer Vacuum Technologies

February 06, 2020

The companies plan to provide characterization testing of container-closure systems for the biopharma industry.

Jones Packaging Becomes Jones Healthcare After 100 Years in Health and Wellness

January 30, 2020

The company announced it will be unveiling a new name, Jones Healthcare Group, and a new corporate logo as it celebrates 100 years in the health and wellness markets.

Equipment and Processing Report

Understanding the Need for Label Tracking

January 15, 2020

Tracking and implementing label changes are crucial to the lifecycle of a marketed drug product.