Mexico is ‘Dominant Source’ for US Fentanyl Supply

A new government report investigated how illegal synthetic opioids are trafficked into the United States.

Feb 14, 2022

From June 2020 to May 2021, more than half of the 100,000 drug overdoses in the United States were attributed to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. It’s no secret that they have plagued the United States with abuse, addiction, and overdoses for years. But where do these dangerous drugs come from, and how do they make their way to market? A recent CNN article discussed a new government report that aimed to answer these questions.

Researched List: Blister Machines for Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical Innovations Report

Medical Device Innovations Report

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line: At-home Test Kits

With at-home testing becoming normalized after the pandemic, manufacturers should break down the entire process—from receiving the kit to obtaining the results—and consider how packaging can simplify the process.

Packaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling Summit

The Barcode Assessment revealed that while most manufacturers are now labeling medical devices with barcodes containing the mandated UDI, healthcare providers aren’t consistently scanning those barcodes at the point of care.

Bridging the Barcode Divide: Challenges in Medical Device UDI Implementation

Claire Lageat, BD Clinical and Human Factors Specialist shared expert insights into how needle choice can impact the self-injection experience.

Improving Self-Injection Delivery of Biologics Through Better Needle Choices

Through the Line: Patient Centric Autoinjector Pen

Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in life sciences packaging

<strong>At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you’ll see machinery in action and new tech from 2,300 suppliers, collaborate with experts and explore transformative solutions. Join us in September to experience a breakthrough for life sciences products.</strong>

Medical Device Innovations Report

Cutting-edge packaging technologies are transforming the medical device sector in PMMI’s “Innovation in Medical Device” report, featuring advanced materials, smart solutions, and evolving regulations. Editors share insights from nearly 300 PACK EXPO booth visits—each product deemed new and truly innovative—alongside video demonstrations of the equipment and materials on display.

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