Tim HayesPharmaceuticals$1.7M Chinese Fentanyl Shipment Intercepted in PhiladelphiaFederal authorities seized 110 pounds of fentanyl packed into barrels of iron oxide at the Area Port of Philadelphia.July 4, 2018PharmaceuticalsAmazon Buys, Expands Pharmaceutical Influence with PillPack PurchaseThe online retail behemoth shakes up the pharmaceutical industry with an aggressive acquisition to the tune of $1 billion.July 3, 2018PharmaceuticalsBASF Halts Ibuprofen Production in TexasA technical problem at their plant in Bishop, Texas has forced BASF to shut down production of ibuprofen.July 2, 2018PharmaceuticalsManufacturers Encounter Challenges Implementing Serialization in Developing CountriesAccording to a PMMI Business Intelligence report, pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers are struggling to establish global serialization standards.June 29, 2018Medical Device/PackagingNew Medical Device Solves Dry EyeNuSight Medical has unveiled the NuLids System, a medical device that improves dry conditions by stimulating glands in the eye.June 28, 2018PharmaceuticalsFDA Approves First Marijuana-Derived DrugEpidiolex is the first FDA-approved drug derived from marijuana after an advisory committee unanimously recommended approval back in April.June 27, 2018Contract Manufacturing & PackagingACG Adds Alu-Based Films and Foils to Packaging PortfolioACG Films & Foils unveiled a variety of aluminum-based cold-form blister laminates and lidding foils at their factory in Shirwal, India.June 26, 2018PharmaceuticalsMan Develops New Malaria Test After Three Tests Fail to Diagnose His Own MalariaA Ugandan man invented a device that detects signs of malaria by shining a red light beam onto a patient’s finger.June 22, 2018PharmaceuticalsNew Vaccine Takes Aim at All Mosquito-Borne DiseasesResearchers are working to develop a universal vaccine to address all illnesses transmitted by mosquitos.June 21, 2018RegulatorySynthetic Blood Buys Patients More TimeTwo scientists have each developed their own synthetic blood technologies that aim to keep patients alive on their way to the hospital.June 20, 2018Previous PagePage 125 of 168Next PageTop StoriesPMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 to Support the Future WorkforceThe PMMI Foundation held its biennial Charity Golf Tournament before PACK EXPO Las Vegas to fund educational initiatives and scholarships for the next generation of packaging and processing professionals.Nutraceuticals/DietaryThe Key Challenge in Adopting Liquid Nitrogen on a Flex Pack Line and The Value of Proper TestingPMMI NewsWinners Revealed From the 2025 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Las VegasAseptic/SterileThrough the Line Podcast: Navigating The Sterilization TransitionSponsor ContentMore Than a Label: How ECLs Deliver Critical Value in Patient Adherence and Safety
