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Cindy H. Dubin

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Cindy H. Dubin is a professional journalist with more than 20 years of bio/pharmaceutical reporting. She is the former editor-in-chief of Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality magazine and her work has been published in many leading industry publications, as well as the AAPS Newsmagazine. She received her BA degree in Journalism from Temple University and earned a Certificate in Business Logistics from Penn State University.

Labeling/Printing
Digital Printing Gives Healthcare Packagers Greater Control
Ink and printer advancements broaden healthcare applications.
June 3, 2026
A Sealed Air digital printing solution demonstrates how pharma manufacturers can produce customized, high-resolution labels on demand—reducing inventory risk and enabling advanced traceability (mock-up shown with fictional brand).
Labeling/Printing
Will Digital Labels Transform Healthcare Packaging?
Global regulatory harmonization, patient adherence, and more informed decision making are the goals of the Sunrise 2027 Initiative.
May 20, 2026
Whether in the clinical environment or throughout the supply chain, technology-oriented packaging features like digital labels will play a key role in protecting manufacturers, products, and consumers in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Labeling, marking/coding
Through the Line Podcast: Life in the Supply Chain Post-DSCSA Implementation
Will integrated packaging data be enough to overcome drug traceability vulnerabilities?  This episode explore the technological landscape of the pharmaceutical supply chain following the full implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
April 17, 2026
Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Regulatory
A Trackable Supply Chain Post-DSCSA Implementation
Will integrated packaging data be enough to overcome drug traceability vulnerabilities?
February 11, 2026
p-Chips are uniquely serialized, light-activated microtransponders that can be read by handheld readers or in high-throughput automated environments.
Biopharmaceuticals
Taking Steps to Eliminate Middlemen Could Bring Down Drug Costs
A follow up to a recent article about U.S. drug manufacturing onshoring and the topic of big pharma costs.
December 3, 2025
According to PhRMA, big, tax-exempt hospitals and clinics abuse a little-known federal program to buy medicines at steep discounts and charge patients whatever they want.
Pharmaceuticals
How Washington and Big Pharma Are Partnering Up to Lower Drug Prices and Abate Tariffs in Return for U.S. Investments
How President Trump, regulators, and pharma are taking steps to increase U.S. drug manufacturing.
November 17, 2025
An example of a large scale biologics production facility.
Sustainability
Through the Line Podcast: The Three C's of Sustainable Healthcare Packaging
The growing trend of sustainable pharmaceutical packaging relies on commitment, circularity, and cost. Companies like Opella and AbbVie are implementing strategies for eco-friendly solutions, moving from aspirational goals to grounded, measurable commitments, and focusing on circularity and waste reduction.
November 14, 2025
Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Sustainability
Bringing Sustainability to Life
Industry insiders discuss the three Cs of sustainable healthcare packaging: commitment, circularity, and cost.
September 22, 2025
There is a rising demand from both consumers and healthcare professionals for packaging that combines functionality with sustainability.
Supply Chain
Shoring Up the Healthcare Packaging Supply Chain is a Lot Like Flying a Plane
Tariffs could be a hidden opportunity for packaging professionals to re-evaluate and diversify suppliers.
June 2, 2025
The experts agree that there is no time to waste the chance to re-evaluate your packaging supply chain, strengthen its resiliency, and mitigate the impact of potential tariffs.
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