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February 2009

Is a 'tipping point' near for unit-dose prescription packaging?

Walmart and other pharmacies could push the use of unit-dose packaging in the U.S., says Peter G. Mayberry, executive director of the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council....

Unit-dose packaging | March 29, 2009

Packages strive to balance functionality, shelf appeal, and sustainability

What are the package trends for cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, and beauty products? In this Q&A, Nica Lewis, head consultant for Beauty Innovation with market research firm Mintel provides her perspective....

Nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals (health and beauty) | February 15, 2009

Solvent-free overwrap

• Triad is a high-barrier overwrap that uses a proprietary metallocene-based sealant layer to bond to foil without the use of solvent or water-based materials • an extrusion-coated lamination of polyester, aluminum foil, and metallocene, it's engineered for chemically sensitive,...

Flexible films, lidding and foils | February 15, 2009

Boxes for temperature-sensitive shipments

• shipping boxes in varying payload sizes are qualified to Intl. Safe Transit Assn. standards • insulated with ThermoCor high-performance insulation with an R-Value of 45 per in. of thickness • allow pharmaceutical and biotech companies to have ready access...

Paperboard cartons, cases, shippers | February 15, 2009

Pharmaceutical-compliant tube

• Polyfoil® tube with Pinpoint™ applicator protects sensitive, pharmaceutical-grade formulations • protects contents from light, moisture, oxygen, and organic and chemical substances • cone-shaped silicone valve applicator from Seaquist Closures provides clean, precise dispensing Neopac...

Ampules, vials, syringes and tubes | February 15, 2009

Vacuum-insulated shipping containers

• ThermoSafe Insulated Shippers-VIP featuring NanoTherm™ offer temperature protection and are available in eight stock sizes for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers • may be validated in packing configurations through ISC Labs • reusable, recyclable, and nontoxic, they contain no CFCs...

Paperboard cartons, cases, shippers | February 15, 2009

Films for sensitive drugs

• Pentapharm KpMax 4000 films are four-layer structures of PVC/PVdC/Aclar/PVC and are engineered for sensitive drugs requiring ultra-high moisture and oxygen-barrier properties • for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical blister-packaging applications • machinable on standard f/f/s lines, film is available in transparent...

Flexible films, lidding and foils | February 15, 2009

Braille label printing

• printing available for EU nutraceutical and pharmaceutical label requirements and international standards • Braille printing available on film and paper pressure-sensitive label stocks • printing in up to six colors with clearcoat, with multipanel and foldable labels also available...

Coding, marking, printing | February 15, 2009

Metered-dose pen dispenser

• 15-mL airless metered dose pen suitable for high-end or clinical skincare treatments and serum, lotion, gel, ointment, and cream dispensing • can be easily filled at high speeds, often on existing filling equipment Lucas Packaging Group...

Unit-dose packaging | February 15, 2009

Bag-printing system

• offline thermal-transfer coders for medical device manufacturers that use preprinted labels or affix labels to bags • printers handle Tyvek, laminated foils, and plastic bags • prints bar codes, logos, date/time and batch information in a print area up...

Coding, marking, printing | February 15, 2009

Mail order fulfillment machine

• Ergo-Pac packages more than 200 orders/hr with product, bag, literature, or manifest verification • suitable for packaging medical instruments, drugs, and general mail order fulfillment • padded insert available for more fragile products Maverick Enterprises, Inc....

Pharmaceuticals and biologics | February 15, 2009

Sleeve-labeling system

• Model 8500 handles product widths from 1-11/16 in. to 4-1/2 in. • advanced film-feed system ensures accuracy • PLC controls, stainless-steel construction, high-speed operation, and stepper-drive technology Label-Aire...

Labeling | February 15, 2009

Blister machine

• Blisterpac BP5 is designed for an output speed of 300 blisters/min • offers fast, tool-less changeovers • product feeding area's modular design allows for extenstions for multiphase products Oystar USA...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | February 15, 2009

Tablet counter

• Cremer CF-425 tablet counter features a versatile modular design with up to 10 counting heads • handles a wide range of tablets, caplets, hard caps, and softgels, and a wide variety of bottle shapes and sizes • typical output...

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | February 15, 2009

Oxygen permeation analyzer

• Ox-Tran Model 1/50 is designed to test medium- to low-barrier film • eliminates the need to calibrate • features automatic controls for all testing conditions, including relative humidity, temperature, etc. Mocon, Inc....

Inspection, verification and vision systems | February 15, 2009

Filling system

• Prevas disposable closing system is designed for installation on liquid filling lines for vials, ampoules, and syringes • eliminates cross-contamination risk between batch runs • disposable format reduces validation time and costs Bosch Packaging Technology...

Liquid Filling | February 15, 2009

Tablet and capsule counter

• Bosspak RTC 15 accurately counts in semi-automatic and automatic applications • suited for small to medium-sized batches, as well as for medical research • for tablets, capsules, suppositories, or soft gelatin capsules Romaco Group...

Tablet counting, weighing and filling | February 15, 2009

Benchtop filling machine

• AdaptaFill Benchtop is a semi-automatic filler that offers four easy-changeover metering systems • patent-pending unit has electronic networking capabilities • user-friendly controls contained in a small stainless-steel package the size of a microwave Filamatic, a div. of National Instrument,...

Liquid Filling | February 15, 2009

P&G’s Prilosec OTC packaging addresses consumer needs, sustainability

Prilosec OTC’s redesigned foil-based primary pack is easier to open and requires less energy and material to produce than its predecessor. Redesigned outer carton delivers greater shelf impact without extra material....

Sustainability/environmental | February 15, 2009

Upgraded operating system

• Pac2Touch allows smooth transition from PacControl to TouchControl for Uhlmann machines • new graphic user interface is intuitive and easy to operate, with all functions station-oriented • allows easy changeover as previous function-oriented configuration is also available as an...

Controls and automation | February 15, 2009

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