Tim HayesPharmaceuticalsPharma and Med Device Shipments Exceeded $289B in 2014According to a study from PMMI Business Intelligence, pharmaceutical sales comprise 70% of the U.S. market, and medical devices make up 30%.July 14, 2017MaterialsWHO Warns of Drug-Resistant “Superbug Gonorrhea”The Health agency is asking drugmakers to quickly develop new drugs to treat the currently untreatable bacterial infection.July 12, 2017Nutraceuticals/DietaryCareful, Your Dietary Supplements Might Contain SteroidsHardcore Formulations is recalling all lots of Ultra-Sten and D-Zine capsules due to the presence of anabolic steroids.July 11, 2017Medical Device/PackagingMinION DNA Sequencer is the iPod of Med DevicesOxford Nanopore’s portable DNA device can identify and profile microbes in great detail, and it fits in the palm of your hand.July 10, 2017PharmaceuticalsOnly Two Countries Allow Direct-to-Consumer Drug AdvertisingHealthcare professionals agree there are advantages to advertising directly to patients - just one of the findings reported in a study released last fall from PMMI Business Intelligence.July 7, 2017PharmaceuticalsNew Flu Vaccine Patch Contains Dissolving NeedlesScientists develop influenza vaccine that’s as simple as applying a Band-Aid, and successful in its first human clinical trial.July 6, 2017PharmaceuticalsHologram and Microtext Drug Labels Deter CounterfeitsWith patient safety and reputations at risk, pharma companies are turning to ‘smart’ packaging to crack down on counterfeit drugs.July 5, 2017PharmaceuticalsFDA Increases Speed to Market for Rare Disease DrugsThe FDA is reorganizing its drug review staff to address the backlog of requests for orphan drugs, which receive special benefits.July 3, 2017Pharmaceuticals1/3 of Packaging and Manufacturing is Outsourced to ContractorsDecreasing capital expenditures and increasing capacity to meet rising demand are two main advantages of using CMOs, says a study from PMMI Business Intelligence.June 30, 2017Medical Device/Packaging10 Things to Know about India’s New Med Device RegulationsIndia’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a 142-page document laying out the new regulations on medical devices; here are the highlights.June 29, 2017Previous PagePage 146 of 168Next PageTop StoriesSupply ChainWhat Are The Challenges Applying GS1 Standards Globally?"Understanding the process for why the standards do what they do is sometimes a daunting task." Watch a brief clip from our webinar with Ullrich Mayeski, director of customer success- healthcare GS1 US.PMMI NewsRegistration Now Open for PACK EXPO East 2026Industry NewsAre You Also Using Generative AI At Work?Medical Device/PackagingThrough the Line Podcast: The Importance of Collaboration in Combination Products Pack DevelopmentSponsor ContentMore Than a Label: How ECLs Deliver Critical Value in Patient Adherence and Safety
