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2022 Annual OTC Package Design Gallery

Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing pros and cons from a user perspective. Check out some of the highlights.

Emerging Brands Summit

Emerging Brands Summit Launches at PACK EXPO International

Equipping brands with the resources to scale manufacturing and properly process and package new products.

The new Nordic Criteria were presented by Susanne Backer, senior consultant, circular economy, procurement and clinical engineering, Central Denmark region, at LyondellBasell’s Advancing Quality Healthcare Event.

New Nordic Sustainability Criteria Poised to Expand in Europe

Released in March 2022, the Common Nordic Criteria for more Sustainable Packaging in Healthcare were developed by stakeholders with the aim of reducing material waste, increasing recycling, and increasing the usage of recycled or renewable materials.

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Partnerships: One Path to Training to Ease Talent Shortages

Pick your industry. Some long-timers are realizing that the next generation of expertise their teams require isn’t being groomed as they need it.

Nourished’s personalized vitamins and Life-stacks are 3D printed to layer different “mixes” of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.

Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients

DHL on E-Commerce Growth: Don’t Ship Air by Air

Three OSARO robotic bagging systems will take on the responsibility of readying eyewear orders for shipment to Zenni's U.S. customers.

D2C Zenni Optical Eyes E-Comm Fulfillment Automation with Robot/Bagger Combo

2022 Annual OTC Package Design Gallery

Clinical Trial Shows Digital Methods Are Future for Participant Recruitment

Nourished’s personalized vitamins and Life-stacks are 3D printed to layer different “mixes” of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.

Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients

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Launch on New MedAccred Program Labeling, Printing, and UDI Focus Area

The new Nordic Criteria were presented by Susanne Backer, senior consultant, circular economy, procurement and clinical engineering, Central Denmark region, at LyondellBasell’s Advancing Quality Healthcare Event.

New Nordic Sustainability Criteria Poised to Expand in Europe

Nourished’s personalized vitamins and Life-stacks are 3D printed to layer different “mixes” of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.

Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients

UPS and UPS Foundation Focus on Equity and Economic Empowerment

FDA Holding Webinar on Animal Drug Manufacturing System eSubmitter Tool

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BioLife Solutions Deploys SciSafe Ultra Low Temperature Trailers

Public Goods’ refillable 12-oz containers are HDPE, approximately 90% of which comes from Braskem’s I’m Green sugarcane-based PE.

Hotel Toiletries in Bioplastic Packaging Serve the Eco-Friendly Traveler

Clinical Trial Shows Digital Methods Are Future for Participant Recruitment

Nourished’s personalized vitamins and Life-stacks are 3D printed to layer different “mixes” of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.

Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients

Spending Forecast for Cobots

Over 50% of CPGs to Increase Cobot Spending

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Correct Blood Sugar Levels with the Push of a Button

This Drug Shrank Cancer in 80% of Patients

University Of Tokyo

Robots Now Have Living Self-Healing “Skin”

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FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes

Flexicon Ibc Conveying System

Flexicon Unloading and Conveying System Is Ready to Plug in and Run

Cremer, Spee Dee Hqs 1250 Gummy Solution

Cremer Gummy Counting & Dispensing Machine Offers Speed and Accuracy

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BioLife Solutions Deploys SciSafe Ultra Low Temperature Trailers

Domino Plastic Bottle

Domino Laser Coder Offers High-speed Serialization of Plastic Pharma Bottles

The TPR 200 Plus tablet press supports the efficient production of small and medium-sized batches, using an integrated data acquisition system to assess tablet quality and process stability.

Syntegon to Showcase New Solutions at Alchema 2022

Klöckner Pentaplast Awarded Gold Rating by Ecovadis

Neopac Solar Panel Project In Hungary Facility

Hoffmann Neopac Begins Large-scale Solar Panel Installation at Hungary Facility

Schreiner Needle Trap

Schreiner MediPharm Needle-Trap More Sustainable Than Conventional Systems

the{PACK]out: Day 3 featured hands-on workshops to bring package design concepts to life. (Image courtesy: Cassie Ladd)

the[PACK]out: Inaugural Event Delivers Medical Device Packaging Innovation

The new conference in Austin, TX, (May 10-12, 2022) highlighted design, sustainability, and usability, developed for and by the medical packaging community.

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PACK gives BACK is Back at PACK EXPO International

Chicago's own legendary STYX brings over four decades of hits for a good cause.

FDA Holding Webinar on Animal Drug Manufacturing System eSubmitter Tool

The session will provide information about new enhancements to the system used to support the creation of electronic, secure submissions to the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine for review.

FR!SKA™ Men’s Daily Enzyme + Probiotic Support Capsules

2022 OTC Package Design Gallery: Part 2

Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing the pros and cons from a user perspective.

Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship

Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship

Do you need sterile barrier pouches quickly to help cover low inventory? Don't let standard lead times slow you down. Expedited shipping is available with our Stock Pouch Program. Place your order.

McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. Mylanta® One Antacid + Anti-gas EcoCareTM Tablets

2022 OTC Package Design Gallery: Part 1

Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing the pros and cons from a user perspective.

5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packaging

5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packaging

Identify improvement opportunities at every stage of your packaging’s lifecycle. The time to act is now!

FDA Issues Radiation Sterilization Update for PMA Holders

The agency is considering a master file pilot program for premarket approval (PMA) holders whose approved devices are sterilized using radiation, including gamma radiation.

How Proximity Plays a Role in Sustainability Initiatives

Proximity to necessary infrastructure can make or break a sustainability initiative. We highlight an eco-industrial park in Denmark where co-located companies share energy, water, and materials.

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A Digital Fingerprint to Combat Counterfeit Goods

Alitheon’s optical artificial intelligence system can authenticate products by simply taking a picture.

Äkta's design uses up to seven colors, which offers flexibility on which color they lean on for which variety.

3 Examples of Cannabis Packaging in 2022

Looking for inspiration? Check out these stories on QR codes for authentication, a right-sized vape pod carton update, and a colorful paper tube for cartridges and concentrates.

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2022 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference

Hosted by the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), the conference takes place Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2022 in Washington D.C.

FDA Describes Baby Formula Plant Conditions

The baby formula shortage is linked to “egregiously unsanitary” conditions at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan.

Specright Provides Spec Management Insight at ISTA Forum 2022

Spec management using a common language will improve supply chain communication to limit monetary and product losses in the midst of turmoil such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA Flexibilities to Yield Millions of Cans of Additional Infant Formula

In the coming months, the FDA will be able to greatly increase the supply of formula, including Abbott EleCare, available to U.S. consumers through international and domestic manufacturing facilities.

Veritas Fine Cannabis packaging QR codes lead back to a strain card on the company’s website that provides even more detailed information not included on the label.

Veritas Uses On-Pack QR Codes for its Cannabis to Provide Product Transparency

Denver-based cannabis company Veritas adds QR codes to its packaging that enable consumers to find detailed information on the specific cannabis strain and where the product is available for future purchase.

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Pharma/Medical Device Companies Projecting Expansion for 2022

Results of a Q1 2022 report from PMMI show that the pharmaceutical/medical device industry is expecting the most growth, followed by other, personal care, food, and beverage.

FDA Releases White Paper on Quality Management Maturity

The new white paper discusses developing a framework to evaluate the QMM of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites and the benefits of a rating system.

Matthew Wright, founder and CEO of Specright, presented on the urgency of transitioning packaging to a digital platform using data.

Data Transitions Packaging to a Futureproof Digital World

Specright offers insights into spec management using a common language at ISTA Forum 2022.

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The Hidden Healthcare Crisis: Family Caregiver Burnout

Providing care for an elderly or disabled individual can be both time consuming and stressful, but with the right kind of solutions, caregiver burnout doesn’t have to be a given.

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Innovation Not Keeping Pace With Sustainability Demands

OEMs and CPGs agree that right now, packaging and processing technology hinders any significant sustainable solutions. Consumers and brands want it yesterday, but how?

Great Resignation Driving Employee Poaching

It’s a buyer’s market for job seekers as 81,000 left manufacturing from Aug. 2020 through Aug. 2021. Manufacturers are climbing over each other to poach workers to meet increases in production.