Serialization can help a company better collect, track, and trace products and information through the pharmaceutical supply chain.
June 18, 2013 | Column/Opinion

Boosting security in the pharmaceutical supply chain with serialization

Serialization benefits extend beyond compliance to patient safety, to brand reputation, and to a better understanding of your supply chain process.
BD recently entered the pharmaceutical industry with a new line of generic prefilled injectable products called BD Simplist. One of the first two drugs launched is BD Simplist™ Metoclopramide Injection, USP. Both its outer package and the inner container are printed with a 2D barcode and with the NDC, serial number, lot number, and expiration date "human readable."
June 17, 2013 | Feature Article

A reprieve from California e-pedigree?

House and Senate serialization bills could push back packaging line expenditures, but wouldn’t do much to counter pharmaceutical counterfeiting.
June 14, 2013 | Feature Article

Stirring the pot of package innovation

LiDestri Food & Beverage is set to expand into multi-compartment flexible pouches for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications.
interpack flags
June 6, 2013 | News

interpack announces new trade fair for 2014 show

Next year’s interpack will include a new ‘Components for processing and packaging’ trade fair during the first three days of the May 8-14, 2014 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
NuPathe
June 4, 2013 | Feature Article

Innovations in medication delivery

In this Q&A, Healthcare Packaging discusses next-generation drug-device delivery methods with Technology Catalysts International.
Dr. Michael Drues
June 3, 2013 | Column/Opinion

Pharmacogenomics may change the way medicine is practiced—and packaged

Packagers take note: Now in its infancy, pharmacogenomics is expected to influence medical treatment and clinical trials, and bring about ‘disruptive’ change.
Jim Chrzan, Healthcare Packaging Publisher
May 30, 2013 | Column/Opinion

Serialization: A universal challenge yields staggering survey results.

Complexity of a flexible data management solution, regulatory uncertainty, and lack of upper management understanding slow progress.
May 30, 2013 | Feature Article

Pharmaceutical serialization: Should you wait?

Exclusive Healthcare Packaging survey reveals half have yet to begin serialization projects, and more than 25% don’t plan to spend money on serialization this year!
Americares respiratory medicines
May 29, 2013 | News

Record donation of packaged respiratory medicines headed to U.S. clinics

Medicines from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca will help uninsured and underinsured patients nationwide.
Mac bags
May 29, 2013 | Column/Opinion

Could packaging help McDonald’s address 'fast food' health concerns?

Shareholders meeting attendees call for foodservice retailer to leave hospitals, stop marketing to kids at company’s shareholders meeting.
Empower-brand surgical procedure kit pack includes a clearly marked external pack label and internal insert.
May 28, 2013 | Feature Article

Surgical kits ‘Empower’ Medline

Healthcare product manufacturer/distributor introduces new surgical procedure kit ID system to improve patient safety and reduce operating room staff confusion.
Clevermind updated
May 24, 2013 | News

Medical device app addresses the Alzheimer’s epidemic

New app announced to help with this fatal disease; can packaging make a positive impact?
Martin
May 21, 2013 | Podcast

Podcast: Automated, wireless replenishment of packaging materials

At The Automation Conference 2013, contract OTC pharma manufacturer Perrigo presented their Stage By Component process, where Automated Guided Vehicles bring packaging materials to packaging lines on demand.

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