Jim ButschliPharmaceuticalsIoPP committees to update med device and pharma packaging issues at Pack ExpoConferences to address anti-counterfeiting, patient safety, terminally sterilized medical devices, and serialization.October 29, 2012MaterialsFDA gives update on fungal meningitisAgency provides two lists of New England Compounding Center customers as part of its effort to keep the public and medical professionals informed on the fungal meningitis issue.October 24, 2012MaterialsIdentifying trends leading to rigid packaging growth forecastFreedonia predicts world demand for rigid packaging will increase 6.4% annually to $472 billion in 2016.August 18, 2012PharmaceuticalsHow leading pharma/device firms employ sustainabilityMedical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers recognize that sustainability efforts can pay multiple dividends.July 4, 2012Medical Device/PackagingKimberly-Clark uses packaging to reduce product wasteAs part of its parent company’s sustainability efforts, Kimberly-Clark Health Care and Kimberly-Clark Professional develop a dual-opening device that prevents medical exam glove waste.June 2, 2012HomeDo 'bosses' understand packaging's value?In this question-and-answer interview, Brian Wagner of Packaging and Technology Integrated Solutions (PTIS) articulates the benefits of giving packaging a seat at the product/package development table.October 24, 2008HomeWal-Mart Specialty Pharmacy goes 'green' with shipperWhen Healthcare Packaging last spoke with James Soucey, director of clinical services, Wal-Mart Specialty Pharmacy (WMSP), Lake Mary, FL, he mentioned that the pharmacy was making strides in testing a sustainable shipping case for its prescriptions in an effort to help meet the demands of Wal-Mart's environmental sustainability scorecard. Passing that test was the Greenbox thermal management "system" from Entropy Solutions.September 12, 2008HomePurdue Pharma states its case for RFIDPurdue Pharma LP has one of the most visible RFID programs in pharmaceutical manufacturing.August 15, 2008HomeLaying down the (packaging) lawThe Food and Drug Administration is under fire as never before. Environmental law developments around the globe continue to expand and become more complex. Properly coded packages are helping federal, state, and local governmental organizations get to the root of food recalls. And don't look now, but nanotechnology is beginning to make a positive impact in the packaging world. These were among the key findings at the June 17 Packaging Law Forum produced by Packaging World magazine.June 25, 2008HomeCatalent expert addresses turnkey serializationMaintaining electronic pedigrees of your pharmaceutical products through the distribution chain is a challenge for most manufacturers.June 15, 2008Previous PagePage 134 of 135Next Page
