Packaging Trends

In-Line Force Analysis During Vial Filling

January 02, 2018

Measurements by a drone-based online pressure monitoring system help identify weak points in the filling line, enabling the process to be optimized.

Glass or Plastic—A Question of Use

January 02, 2018

Glass and plastic are well established primary packaging materials for the pharmaceutical industry but they both have their advantages and disadvantages.

Equipment and Processing Report

Improved Materials Enhance Parenteral Packaging

October 18, 2017

Manufacturers introduce innovations in glass and plastic packaging for injectables.

Improved Materials Enhance Parenteral Packaging

October 02, 2017

Manufacturers introduce innovations in glass and plastic packaging for injectables.

21st Century Parenteral Packaging

September 02, 2017

Material innovations enhance packaging for injectables.

Smart Inhalers Improve Patient Compliance

August 16, 2017

Equipment and Processing Report

Sensors and communication capability support proper usage, improve compliance, and may enable telemedicine.

Equipment and Processing Report

Solid-Dosage Packaging Improves Patient Compliance

July 19, 2017

A staggering percentage of people do not take their medication correctly, but pharmaceutical packaging aims to improve patient compliance using new technology to address reasons for non-adherence.

Packaging Improves Medication Adherence

July 02, 2017

A staggering percentage of people do not take their medication correctly, but pharmaceutical packaging aims to improve patient compliance using new technology to address reasons for non-adherence.

Equipment and Processing Report

Robots Package Parenteral Products

June 21, 2017

Robotic fill/finish systems reduce human intervention, improve flexibility, and allow more gentle handling of containers.

Packaging Innovations Protect Pharma Products

May 10, 2017

Equipment and Processing Report

At INTERPHEX 2017, exhibitors displayed packaging innovations designed to improve quality, security, and patient protection.