Packaging and Distribution

Checking Seal Integrity

June 19, 2019

Equipment and Processing Report

New testing equipment for seal integrity of pharmaceutical packaging improves accuracy and flexibility.

FDA Considers Fixed-Quantity Blister Packs for Opioids

May 30, 2019

As part of its work to combat the opioid crisis, the agency is considering fixed-quantity, unit-of-use blister packaging for certain immediate-release opioid analgesics.

Transforming the Supply Chain with Condition-Monitoring

May 20, 2019

Considerations for monitoring impact, vibration, and temperature during package transportation and storage.

FDA Accepts TraceLink DSCSA Pilot Submission

May 17, 2019

TraceLink will participate in the agency’s Pilot Project Program under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

A Study of Leachable Silicone Oil in Simulated Biopharmaceutical Formulations

May 15, 2019

Leachable silicone oil may have an effect on large-molecule APIs, making it important to establish a robust analytical method to detect and quantify the substance.

Equipment and Processing Report

Contract packagers expand operations and services to accommodate growing need.

Legacy Pharmaceuticals, SCHOTT Collaborate to Solve Leaching Issue for AntiViral

April 12, 2019

Legacy Pharmaceuticals has entered into a collaboration with SCHOTT to solve a technical challenge of leaching that is occurring with an antiviral drug.