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FDA Approves Activ-Blister™ Packaging for HIV Drug
The FDA has approved AptarGroup’s packaging solution for oral solid dose HIV prevention medicine.
Traceability/Serialization
Using Holography to Fight Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Brand Piracy
Nutraceuticals/functional
FDA Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder, Recall Ensues
Pharmaceutical
TraceLink: Digital Network Platform to Further Transform the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Regulatory
Schreiner MediPharm: Tamper-Evident Flexi-Cap Prime for Vials
Regulatory
Smart Packaging: ‘A Tale of Two Technologies’
A presentation at SmartPack 2019 delves into the current status, forecast, and drivers of the two categories of technology—smart and active—that make up smart packaging.
Pharmaceutical
FDA Approves New Acute Migraine Drug
Eli Lilly’s new drug Reyvow relieves pain, nausea, and light sensitivity in within two hours of ingestion.
Pharmaceutical
FDA Approves HIV Drug, But Only for Men
Gilead Sciences only tested Descovy on men and transgender women, and the approval explicitly excludes cisgender women.
Traceability/Serialization
How QR Codes Can Help Drug Makers Streamline Recalls
Concerns about a carcinogenic impurity have prompted recalls of Zantac and generic versions of the popular heartburn medication. Smart labeling technology could speed and clarify alerts to consumers and also help drug companies reduce scrapped lots.
Pharmaceutical
Mislabeling Leads to 17 Cases of Infant “Werewolf Syndrome”
Children in Spain have developed hypertrichosis after a reflux drug was contaminated with alopecia treatment.
Regulatory
Particles in Parenterals: 2019 Update
FDA expects a visual inspection program and parenteral manufacturers should expect questions about their program during any inspection. What's new in 2019?
Labeling/Printing
High-Precision Printer Eases Compliance in Medical Packaging
Toshiba’s latest thermal barcode printer combines high-resolution printing with high precision in label feeding to print small labels.
Pharmaceutical
FDA and DEA Target More Illegal Opioid Websites
In the continued fight against the opioid crisis, the FDA and DEA issued joint warning letters to websites illegally marketing and selling opioids.
Regulatory
Digital Brand Protection: Fingerprinting for Serialized and Non-Serialized Products
Systech’s next-generation platform is a brand protection suite that integrates fool-proof product authentication with serialization, traceability and insight.
Medical device packaging
First Artificial Meniscus is an FDA Breakthrough Device
The FDA has designated the first artificial meniscus implant a breakthrough device, expediting its review process.
Traceability/Serialization
Saleable Returns Enforcement Delayed to 2020
FDA final guidance says distributors will not be required to verify the product identifier of returned drugs before resale until 27 November 2020.
Sustainability
Panel Alert: White Paper on Smart Asset Technologies
Tuesday panel to introduce the new report on identification, monitoring and tracking of reusable transport packaging assets.
Cannabis
Cannabis Research Lights Finally Turn Green
DEA makes a move to help increase the availability of cannabis for medical research.
Regulatory
New Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging Report Highlights Holography
Latest intelligence predicts the global market for anti-counterfeiting packaging will reach almost US$ 250 bn by 2026.
Pharmaceutical
Cancer-Linked Contaminant Found in Heartburn Pills
Low levels of NDMA have been found in samples of the heartburn medication Zantac, according to the FDA.
Logistics/supply chain
DSCSA: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?
Recapping current progress, the Nov. 2019 saleable returns deadline and the supply chain transformation expected in 2023.
Pharmaceutical
Packaging Issues Lead to Recall of Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Medication
Sandoz is recalling a high blood pressure and high cholesterol medication because their packaging wasn’t childproof.
Nutraceuticals/functional
Grass-to-Glass Traceability and Consumer Engagement for Infant Formula Brand, Friso
Kezzler enables FrieslandCampina to reinforce transparency and build trust with Chinese consumers.
Cannabis
DEA to Finally Expand Marijuana Research
It took a lawsuit for the DEA to expand the number of entities authorized to grow marijuana for research purposes.
Traceability/Serialization
Company Reports Three out of Ten 2D Barcodes Failing, Letter Stresses Saleable Returns Challenges
Returns verification requirement deadline is approaching fast.
Medical device packaging
FDA Says No More Reusable Duodenoscopes
After years of sterilization issues, the agency is urging device makers to transition to disposable duodenoscopes.
Pharmaceutical
Lidocaine Products Recalled Due to Label Issue
Lidocaine topical cream and liquid gel products have been recalled due to higher content than label states.
