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Pharmaceuticals
Serialization Implementation Improves Par Pharma’s Efficiency
Par Pharmaceuticals benefits by employing analytics-based OEE tracking system that digitizes formerly manual data collection processes on multiple packaging lines.
August 3, 2017
An OEE Tracker computer screen capture shows a line view that shows the day’s OEE, as well as lines that are running, down or idle.
Labeling/Printing
The Hidden Challenges of Serialization: Substrate Material
Part II of a three-part series looks at the importance of substrate materials in serialization.
July 18, 2017
Domino: Substate Material Composition.
Robotics/Automation
Level 4 Serialization System Offers a Transformative Promise
A Level 4 system has the potential to usher in a new era of supply chain efficiency, transparency and compliance.
July 7, 2017
Level 4 systems are at the heart of a new and exciting digital paradigm for both manufacturers and consumers.
Inspection
Global Control Preferences Color New Serialization/Aggregation Lines
OEM APPLICATION NOTE: MGS focuses on small-footprint machinery that interconnects to other equipment on pharmaceutical lines and allows a single point of functionality.
June 27, 2017
MGS’s PV-600 carton inspection machine was unveiled in the U.S. at last March’s PACK EXPO East event.
Supply Chain
The Total Value of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Shipments in 2014 Exceeded $289 Billion
Pharma sales make up 70% of the U.S. market, with medical devices comprising 30%, according to a study from PMMI Business Intelligence.
June 20, 2017
US Value of Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Shipments
Materials
Serialization Established for European Pharmaceutical CMO
Company implements serialization/aggregation on seven packaging lines at four sites in France to address requirements in multiple countries.
June 19, 2017
Company implements serialization/aggregation on seven packaging lines at four sites in France to address requirements in multiple countries.
Packaging/Filling
Apace Accelerates Track-and-Trace Operations
New solid-dose bottling line increases capacity, reduces labor costs and achieves Level 4 serialization and Level 3 aggregation.
June 13, 2017
Apace installed this integrated bottling line from NJM Packaging in 2017 to increase production volume.
Supply Chain
The Not-So-United States of Cold Chain
Who is regulating the movement of temperature-sensitive drugs in America?
June 1, 2017
Generally, manufacturers protect products when shipping to the wholesalers, but one veteran pharmacist says that’s not always the case on the journey from the specialty pharmacy to the patient, depending on the pharmacy.
Nutraceuticals/Dietary
It’s Hip to be Square
Sports nutrition company PERFORMIX partners with its supplier to create an innovative packaging structure for its new product line.
May 19, 2017
Sports nutrition company PERFORMIX partners with its supplier to create an innovative packaging structure for its new product line.
Adherence/Delivery
Simple Meds Aims to Eliminate Medication Management Confusion
Full-service pharmacy sorts and organizes monthly prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and vitamins into pre-packaged doses.
May 12, 2017
This graphic shows what's in a Simple Meds box.
Materials
Partnerships and Expertise Guide Promius Pharma’s Serialization Efforts
Promius Pharma, a Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories subsidiary, sees its trading partners pushing to meet aggregation requirements earlier than current regulatory requirements.
May 4, 2017
From left to right, Javier Gonzalez, Director of Combination Products and Packaging Development, Promius, Prateek Lal, CEO, Adept Packaging, and Amit Kulkarni, Associate Director Package Engineering and Development, Promius.
Robotics/Automation
Chartwell Relies on Software to Comply with Track-and-Trace Deadlines
Scalable software helps pharma firm quickly serialize products from several bottling lines. New bottle labeler, camera and printer all contribute to a track-and-trace solution.
May 2, 2017
Scalable software helps pharma firm quickly serialize products from several bottling lines. New bottle labeler, camera and printer all contribute to a track-and-trace solution.
Pharmaceuticals
Taking a Multi-Layered Approach to Pharmaceutical Counterfeits
Tamper-verification, security features, serialization, and track-and-trace measures can help pharmaceutical manufacturers ensure their products are authentic.
May 1, 2017
An example of a serialized pharmaceutical carton.
Robotics/Automation
LSI Produces Labels In-House, Saving Costs and Maintenance
ERP system integration with TEKLYNX enterprise barcode labeling software reduces label process time from days to minutes.
April 28, 2017
LSI, TEKLYNX customer service.
Labeling/Printing
Exploring the Hidden Challenges of Serialization
Part I of a three-part series looks at decoding and verifying serialization to meet the FDA’s Drug Supply Chain Security Act.
April 27, 2017
DIN-ISO 15415 grades the data matrix code in six different categories.
Labeling/Printing
Lab Automates Serialization Efforts
A serialization system helps a laboratory meet DSCSA requirements in a small footprint, handling cartons or flat blanks.
April 26, 2017
Pineberry's CartonTrac helps a laboratory meet DSCSA requirements in a small footprint, handling cartons or flat blanks.
Pharmaceuticals
Temperature Issues that Affect Clinical Trials Packaging
From new therapies to direct-to-patient provisions, clinical trials processes have evolved. How are temperature controls keeping up?
April 19, 2017
Temperature-controlled packaging is focusing more on security around seals and tamper-evident closures, along with greater use of GPS tracking and geofencing to address DSCSA concerns for drugs in transit.
Packaging/Filling
Process Strategies for Serialization Success
From mobile serialization cells to customized equipment, serialization systems may be unique to each application, but there are common approaches to solving them. An expert discusses success stories, and what factors should influence your strategy.
April 17, 2017
Process Strategy #3 involves moving serialization equipment between lines, which may fit a company’s needs for flexibility.
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