Jim ButschliPharmaceuticalsTamper-evidence feature for reclosable cartonsThe new tamper-evident feature from Rondo-pak is comprised of perforations in the closing lid and dust flaps, which rip off when the box is opened for the first time. The carton remain reclosable, but still shows clear tamper-evidence. Great for high line speeds and maintaining OEE.May 1, 2013InspectionTablet vision inspection machineCapable of running at speeds up to 120,000 products per hour, the TabletProof ™ 360 table vision inspection system inspects solid dose products for print, color, foreign objects, size, and any defects.May 1, 2013PharmaceuticalsNewly-opened US commercial packaging facilityCustomer demand encourages Almac to open a US commercial packaging facility for bottling, blistering, vial labeling, kitting and walleting.May 1, 2013Adherence/DeliveryIndividualized therapies may change the way medicine is practiced, and packagedPackagers take note: Now in its infancy, pharmacogenomics is expected to influence medical treatment and clinical trials, and bring about ‘disruptive’ change.April 29, 2013Adherence/DeliveryReport says 40% of parents give young kids cough/cold medicine that they shouldn’tMany parents disregard label warnings. …Meanwhile, FDA’s BeSafeRx provides interactive map tool to protect against fake pharmaceuticals.April 24, 2013PharmaceuticalsPurdue Pharma receives FDA approval for OxyContin label languageNew language describes abuse-deterrence studies conducted with reformulated tablets. Agency will not approve generics to original OxyContin.April 23, 2013MaterialsNow introducing: Interphex 2013Starring: 650+ suppliers, 1,000+ product lines, 52 conference sessions, special events and industry networking.April 22, 2013WorkforceFlexible Packaging Assn. releases industry segment analysisStudy analyzes the U.S. flexible packaging business by volume and financial value for industry segments.April 22, 2013Package DevelopmentRedesigned skin care package overcomes daunting hurdlesBy working with its branding partner, Merz Pharmaceuticals now enjoys considerable shelf appeal, despite several retail challenges.April 19, 2013MaterialsLIVE FROM PDA 2013: No cure for counterfeiting?The tragic bombings in Boston grabbed headlines during the 2013 Parenteral Drug Assn.’s annual meeting in Orlando April 15-17, yet a presentation on biopharmaceutical counterfeiting was plenty frightening on a different level.April 17, 2013Previous PagePage 127 of 135Next Page
