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Pharmaceuticals and biologics

Articles covering OTC and prescription pharmaceutical and/or biological medications for humans or animals that may be used in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and home care. Reports also cover aseptic processing/packaging, clean rooms, isolators, and/or restricted access barrier systems, sterilization, and distribution issues.

Sterile packaging maker to convert pouches in certified cleanroom

ISO Class 8 cleanroom expected to be operational by second quarter, with pouches produced at same facility....

Bagging, pouching, form/fill/seal | January 31, 2012

Pira forecasts $820 billion global packaging market by 2016

Report predicts food and drinks industry will grow by almost $43 billion combined, with health care packs rising 4.5% each year to $34 billion by 2016....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | January 26, 2012

Package design helps Help Remedies launch into national distribution

Packaging helps convey this pharmaceutical firm's call to use fewer meds and simplify over-the-counter drug products....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | December 7, 2011

Merck sets ambitious goal at PMMI meeting

Challenges in cold chain delivery, new packaging for Africa, and regulatory issues all key to machinery decision-making, Merck's Ron Yakubison tells the audience at PMMI's Annual Fall Meeting....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | November 9, 2011

Video: Live from Pack Expo: Servo-driven blister machine and integrated cartoner for pharma

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | October 18, 2011

Video: Live from Pack Expo: Tablet counter for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and vitamins

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | October 18, 2011

Video: Live from Pack Expo: Servo-driven bottle filling system

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | October 18, 2011

Video: Live at Pack Expo: Compact and flexible tablet press

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | October 18, 2011

Video: Live from Pack Expo: Peristaltic pump filling system

Liquid Filling | October 17, 2011

Job market figures paint unhealthy picture—with healthcare an exception

A grim unemployment report is the centerpiece of political debate, yet healthcare jobs continue to increase....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | September 7, 2011

Combination products, with a nutraceutical twist

Packaging, regulatory agencies will be challenged to keep pace with developing combination product therapies....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | July 20, 2011

The job market: Not so healthy—or is it?

A 9.2% unemployment rate is disturbing, but there appears to be cause for optimism regarding healthcare packaging-related jobs....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | July 12, 2011

Pharmaceutical pavilion lends healthy appeal to Pack Expo Las Vegas

Las Vegas Convention Center hosts Pack Expo Las Vegas Sept. 26 - 28, focusing on packaging and processing....

Packaging Line Efficiency | July 11, 2011

Global pharmaceutical packaging demand predicted to reach $62 billion by 2015

Report says the U.S. will remain the largest consumer of pharmaceutical packaging as its advanced drug-producing sector introduces sophisticated therapies with specialized packaging needs....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | June 30, 2011

Capsule filler for laboratory scale applications

Liquid Filling | June 30, 2011

Unit-dose packaging additions

Paperboard cartons, cases, shippers | June 29, 2011

Fitting packaging into the future of healthcare reform

Packs that address cost concerns and help to improve patient outcomes will require strategic thinking, creative planning between packaging and marketing functions....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | June 20, 2011

Global healthcare packaging market to reach $87.3 billion this year

Healthcare packaging is a vital industry that’s directly linked to economic development. As emerging economies grow, demand for healthcare packaging will increase, strengthening the market....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | June 7, 2011

Validation, cost issues, and the future of pharmaceutical packaging

Pharmaceutical, medical device, and combination product packaging authorities will make presentations at the May 26 Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops in Princeton, NJ....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | May 23, 2011

Case shaker

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | May 10, 2011

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