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Materials

Pre-testing for delamination in pharmaceutical vials

Packaging is a critical step in bringing a product to market. However, it's often the last, and potential packing problems can be easily overlooked until very late in product development.

September 14, 2009

Adherence/Delivery

Security package for OTC medications

• SecureOTC combines a blister card within an outer folding carton for tablets, capsules, vitamins, and other pills • prevents retail pilferage while promoting proper storage and usage of OTC meds • brandable folding carton and blister card are configured as a single unit; opens when the consumer lifts the back flap and pulls a zipper to access the blister card, without damaging the carton, which typically contains essential drug facts, instructions, warnings, and expiration dates Colbert Packaging Corp.

September 14, 2009

Regulatory

Track, trace, and authentication system extends to consumers

Complete Inspection Systems, Inc., has partnered with Digimarc Corp. to create an advanced track, trace, and anti-counterfeiting system.

September 11, 2009