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November/December 2022

November/December 2022

Healthcare Packaging is the industry's leading source of information about packaging and logistics for pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, and nutraceuticals. Established in 2004, the media brand is known for its exceptional coverage of life sciences trends, technology, new products and applications for professionals who package and ship products in the healthcare marketplace.

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Q&A: Foil Tariffs Pose Imminent Threat to Healthcare Costs, Lead Times

In this Q&A, we talk with PAXXUS' Dwane Hahn about the serious supply chain continuity implications that loom as the packaging community awaits a scheduled decision from the Department of Commerce on December 15, 2022.

November 23, 2022

The price of foil, which encompasses raw aluminum ingots and the manufacturing of the aluminum foil itself, has already gone up significantly. Getty

Experts Still Concerned About Exceptions Under DSCSA

Live from HDA's Traceability Seminar 2022: Data issues may cause double the product holdup when a mismatch of product and data are shipped.

October 13, 2022

From left at the HDA Traceability Seminar: moderator Anita T. Ducca, HDA; Matt Sample, AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Arthi Nagaraj, Sanofi US; Julie Malone, Value Drug Company; and Michael Mazur, Pfizer Inc.

DSCSA: Labels Practically as Important as the Medicine Itself

In becoming compliant with interoperable data exchange requirements under DSCSA, don’t overlook the pharmaceutical label itself. Missing case labels or faded inks can pose threats.

October 4, 2022

If wholesalers are unable to read serial numbers or case label information, that product will need to be quarantined, researched, and verified, causing a supply chain disruption.

Thermoformer Lets Farmer Grab the Buck by the Horns

After designing a new animal tranquilizer dart that is free from the problems with those already on the market, this deer farmer then revisited the secondary issue with existing darts: a poor user-experience with packaging.

September 7, 2022

Printed, branded lidding material seals product in thermoformed trays. Both the larger dosage and the petite darts are then cartoned for retail at a 24-count.

6 Last Mile Considerations for Rare Disease Therapies

A specialty pharmacist discusses the added communication and support—including manufacturers working with patient groups—that foster adherence among smaller patient populations.

August 18, 2022

“The quality or supply chain team may not be putting their patient cap on as much as they’re putting their product integrity cap on, and they might not think about how a dry ice shipment is going to affect the patient,' says Brandon Salke.

IoPP’s AmeriStar Awards: 2022’s Achievements in Healthcare Packaging

From monomaterials to source reduction, sustainability drove many new innovations. User friendliness, style, and inclusivity also scored among winners.

August 15, 2022

Student winner - Rinse from the University of Cincinnati

D2C Zenni Optical Eyes Robotic Order Fulfillment Automation

Three robotic bagging systems are to be deployed at Zenni’s Northern California customer fulfillment center. The job description calls for visual acuity, precision, dexterity, and tireless work ethic. Robots have that market practically cornered.

June 27, 2022

Zenni Director of Distribution and Facilities Simon Goh (right), talks about the deployment now underway with OSARO’s Bryan Yong, a Senior Solutions Engineer at the AI robotics company's San Francisco Robot Lab.

CPGs Move More Manufacturing and Packaging Lines to Contract Facilities

A PMMI industry report reveals what’s driving growth in machinery sales to the CoMan/CoPack market.

June 10, 2022

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Data Transitions Packaging to a Futureproof Digital World

Specright offers insights into spec management using a common language at ISTA Forum 2022.

May 23, 2022

Matthew Wright, founder and CEO of Specright, presented on the urgency of transitioning packaging to a digital platform using data.

Automated Stacker, Bander Picks Up Manual Slack for OTC Manufacturer

Reese Pharmaceutical improves packaging line productivity by 25% through stacking and banding automation.

February 8, 2022

Madison Banders AP-25.

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