LIVE FROM PHARMAPACK NORTH AMERICA: Biodegradable shipping system

William Hingle, director of marketing, TCP Reliable, demonstrates TemPak + Green, an eco-friendly system from Cryopak.

May 24th, 2012

TemPak protects product during shipping and maintains product temperature for 24 hr at 1°C to 10° C. Uses insulation, gel packs, bubble wrap, and a corrugated outer box that all incorporate biodegradable components.

UPS and CVS partner for first residential drone deliveries for prescription medicines.

CVS and UPS Complete Their First Prescription Drone Delivery to Customers

The Nov. 1 flights included a delivery to a patient with limited mobility. Will the service boost much-needed healthcare access for rural communities?

UPS to Expand Medical Drone Service to University of Utah Health

Announcement comes after UPS Flight Forward received FAA’s first Part 135 Standard approval for drone airline.

UPS, Kaiser Permanente to Develop Transport of Healthcare Supplies via Drone

UPS Flight Forward drone logistics service to support a significant U.S. healthcare provider and nonprofit health plans.

UPS Flight Forward, CVS Pharmacy to Develop Srone Delivery Applications

UPS and CVS Health have signed an agreement to develop drone delivery options. UPS is expanding drone delivery operation beyond healthcare campuses.

UPS Collaborates with AmerisourceBergen to Transport Medical Products Via Drone at Multiple U.S. Hospital Systems

Agreement marks first major drug distributor to utilize UPS Flight Forward’s unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to health centers.

UPS' existing logistics program delivers medical samples via Matternet’s unmanned drone platform at the WakeMed hospital and campus in Raleigh, NC.

UPS Plans to Deliver Prescriptions and More by Drone

Several(!) new UPS healthcare logistics initiatives include plans to create drone delivery services with AmerisourceBergen, CVS Health and Kaiser Permanente, as well as a new Healthcare and Life Sciences Unit and UPS Economy in the EU.

Sonoco ThermoSafe's Orion r Temperature Controlled Box Rental Service

Sonoco ThermoSafe: Orion r Temperature Controlled Box Rental Service

Provides one-stop rental service for any existing temperature controlled container mode and size.

Aptar's Nasal Unidose Device

Aptar Pharma: Nasal Unidose Device

The device has been approved for Tosymra Sumatriptan Spray by the FDA.

17th Annual Cold Chain Global Forum Coming to Boston

17th Annual Cold Chain Global Forum Coming to Boston Mid-October

Boston, Massachusetts hosts this year’s Global Forum which will emphasize practical case studies and include tours, workshops, and educational sessions to increase best practices in the cold chain world.

How to Optimize Your Transit Packaging

Day two PACK EXPO Innovation Stage presentation looks at “keeping your products safe and your customers happy.”

White Paper on Smart Asset Technologies to be discussed at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Reusable Packaging Association Issues White Paper on Smart Asset Technologies

New report provides guidance on available and emerging technologies for the identification, monitoring and tracking of reusable transport packaging assets. A panel will introduce the white paper at Pack Expo Las Vegas.

DSCSA: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?

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.

Patients are now a part of the supply chain.

With Patients Dispersed Around the Globe, Supply Chain Capabilities Rise to Meet Needs

In this Q&A, a logistics expert discusses how patients are now a part of the supply chain and what that means for manufacturers and logistics providers.

Smart Inhalers Market Growth Expected to Skyrocket according to report

Smart Inhalers Market Growth Expected to Skyrocket

The global smart inhalers market size was valued at $34 million in 2018 and is estimated to reach $1.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 58.4% from 2019 to 2026.

From temperature excursions to the bioplastics market, stats from around the packaging sphere.

Healthcare Packaging by the Numbers: Summer 2019

From temperature excursions to the bioplastics market, stats from around the packaging sphere.

Provisional European Pharmapack Innovation Index

Switzerland Overtakes Germany as Europe’s Biggest Drug Delivery Innovator, with the UK and France Close Behind

As predicted by the ‘European Drug Delivery and Packaging’ report this year, data shows innovation in drug delivery is accelerating across Europe—with provisional findings from the Pharmapack Innovation Index (2020) showing that Switzerland has overtaken Germany as Europe’s most innovative drug delivery market.

Fred Hayes is director of technical services at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Increasing Safety Awareness in Maintenance

The most important thing is to identify hazards, and hazards must be identified before you can analyze them.

Reed-Lane's vial and ampule kitting room

Reed-Lane Opens Cold Chain Room for Vial and Ampoule Kitting

New facet to Contract Packager’s growing Cold Storage capabilities helps expand service offerings into biopharma sector.

Aptar Pharma's Unidose Powder System

Aptar’s Nasal Unidose Device Approved by US FDA for First Needle-Free Rescue Treatment for Severe Hypoglycemia

The combination product avoids time-consuming assembly for quick emergency treatment.

2019 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Survey results on cold chain challenges

As Temperature-Controlled Product Growth Surges Ahead, Distribution Ranges Increase

Survey depicts three key trends for biopharma—increasing quality demands, expanding distribution range, and optimizing total cost of ownership. 44.6% respondents reported multiple temperature excursions per year.

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HDA and Deloitte's The Role of Distributors in the US Health Care Industry

Report: The Core and Value-Added Services Pharmaceutical Distributors Deliver in U.S. Healthcare

Distributors provide between $33–$53 billion in cost savings annually to the pharmaceutical industry. A new report highlights trends including consolidation, personalized medicine and more.

Medical Marijuana / Image: Patch

Long Island Patients Get Same-Day Medical Marijuana Delivery

Vireo Health announced it will be the first company to offer same-day delivery service for medical marijuana.

PocketPills Online Pharmacy PocketPacks

Canadian Online Pharmacy Boosts Patient Adherence, Reduces Packaging Waste

The company uses a simple packaging system, able to deliver most drugs, and provides free shipping of packs with easy, detailed instructions, as well as regular consultations to improve patient experience.

CMA CGM Launches Reefer Pharma Division for the Temperature-Controlled Transportation of Pharmaceutical Products

CMA CGM is a global transporter of refrigerated containers with a fleet of 385,000 TEU.

Theft and Sabotage in the Supply Chain is Big Business

Theft and Sabotage in the Supply Chain is Big Business

Supply chain theft is estimated at $35-40 billion per year in the US, and today’s threats to the commercial supply chain are different than those of the past. Logistics companies are perfect targets, and those that aren’t aware of the changes are more likely to fall prey.

Drone Vaccine Delivery / Image: BBC

Ghana Now Houses the Largest Drone Delivery Network for Vaccines

With help from the Vaccine Alliance, Ghana just launched a drone network that will serve up to 12 million people.

Vaccines rendered ineffective or questionable can undermine public trust. Ensuring proper cold chain transport and storage is a key piece of the puzzle.

Vaccine Storage Temperatures Come into Question

Vaccines rendered ineffective or questionable can undermine public trust. Ensuring proper cold chain transport and storage is a key piece of the puzzle.

Malaria Vaccine / Image: Scientist Magazine

First Country to Immunize Against Malaria: Malawi

The East African country has become the first to immunize children against the mosquito-spread disease.

WERC Annual Conference for Logistics Professionals April 28 – May 1 in Columbus, OH

Supply Chain Innovation in 2019

Robotics, augmented reality and digital transformation will be top of mind for the future of supply chain logistics, as well as e-commerce and customer experience.

2019 HDA PCSC Educational Seminar in May

2019 HDA PCSC Educational Seminar in May

The educational event will take place May 8–9 in East Hanover, NJ, and feature expert-led presentations, live demonstrations, as well as a keynote from transportation experts.

Manufacturers that receive a verification request from a wholesaler/distributor or dispenser will be required to verify all serialized packages.

DSCSA Focus Shifts to Wholesaler/Distributors

Healthcare Packaging looks at the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), circa 2019, in this exclusive interview with Peter Sturtevant, Senior Director, Industry Engagement—Pharmaceuticals, GS1 US.

Groundbreaking logistics program delivers medical samples via Matternet’s unmanned drone platform at the WakeMed hospital and campus in Raleigh, NC.

WakeMed Hospital Partners with UPS, Matternet to Transport Medical Samples Via Drone

Groundbreaking logistics program delivers medical samples via Matternet’s unmanned drone platform at the WakeMed hospital and campus in Raleigh, NC.

Cold Chain Complete is a combination of two temperature indicators that alert users to exposure of unacceptably high or low temperatures.

SpotSee: Expanded Temperature-Monitoring Product Line

Cold Chain Complete is a combination of two temperature indicators that alert users to exposure of unacceptably high or low temperatures.

Greg Larsen, Business Partner at Civica Rx, explained the company’s drive at the recent PDA Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Nonprofit Targets Drug Shortages with a New Approach

Generic drugs face shortages for a variety of economic and management reasons. A group of health systems has banded together to ensure continuous supply for patients and aims to be the 'conscience' of the market.