What’s Trending in Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Investments?

Take a look at six trends that are influencing capital investment decisions in the medical device and pharma space.

Mar 10, 2021

According to a new PMMI Business Intelligence report, 75% of pharmaceutical and medical device companies are planning capital investments in the next 1-2 years. But how can these companies get the best bang for their buck with regard to technology, automation and regulation, and cost versus ROI? A recent Healthcare Packaging article lists six trends in the market now including:

Automation
Self-Administration of Medication
Personalized Pharmaceuticals
Digitized Packaging
Flexible Production
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