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Robotics/Automation
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Gerresheimer Transform Primary Packaging into Digital Twins
The two companies jointly developed a digital twin solution to further ensure traceability and trust in crucial steps along the pharmaceutical supply chain.
November 4, 2022
The joint PoC of Gerresheimer and Merck comprises physical syringes with a secure unique ID, a smartphone application, and access to the digital platform of Merck in order to unlock the digital twin features. (Image: Gerresheimer)
Regulatory
FDA’s Proposed Change to NDC: Comments Due Nov. 22, 2022
The NDC proposal is intended to minimize the impact of “running out of ten-digit national drug codes (NDCs) by adopting a single, uniform 12-digit format for FDA-assigned NDCs.”
November 1, 2022
Proposed NDC segments and formats. Source: FDA
Traceability/Serialization
How Missing Traceability Data Might Affect Pharmacy Patients
If accurate and complete pharma traceability data isn't supplied to pharmacists, they may end up scrambling to serve the patients in front of them. Pharmacy leaders discuss how this may affect relationships with nonconforming trading partners.
October 14, 2022
HDA Traceability Seminar dispenser panel (from left): moderator Ronald Bone, HDA Consultant, Ronald N. Bone Consulting LLC; Ian Cannell, Kaiser Permanente; Lisa Schwartz, National Community Pharmacists Association; and Leon Nevers, H-E-B.
Traceability/Serialization
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.
Traceability/Serialization
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.
Materials
Reuse is on the Rise, but ‘Much More Needs to be Done’
A new report from Smithers explores the dynamic reusable and refillable packaging market, detailing four reuse/refill strategies as well as new technology innovations that will help the market grow.
September 30, 2022
Unilever introduced its Dove refill-at-home deodorant package in early 2021.
Regulatory
FDA Perspective: COVID-19 Learnings in Communication, Manufacturing
Dr. Peter Marks: “One thing we definitely learned does not work: you can't keep cold capacity. If you have a facility that's completely cold… then you want to try to bring it up to manufacture vaccines, it just doesn't work well.”
September 12, 2022
Dr. Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director, CBER, FDA.
Traceability/Serialization
Perspective: Making Traceability Accessible
In our July/Aug 2022 issue: One system on the horizon creates a digital fingerprint of an item for authentication with the ubiquitous smartphone. Plus: med device stability testing, UDI implementation, and more.
August 26, 2022
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Supply Chain
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.
Temp Control/Cold Chain
Predictive Technology Is the Future of Cold Chain
Insights provided at the ISTA Forum 2022 indicate that predictive technology for cold chain is becoming available, though challenges with the new process must be remediated.
August 8, 2022
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Supply Chain
Most Packagers Swapped Pack Source Due to Market Issues
Current market challenges have brought on major changes and innovations in the packaging industry, an RRD survey said. 62% moved toward more diversification of suppliers.
July 28, 2022
Medicine Bottles
Materials
Companies Add Counterfeit Protection and Security Through Package Innovation
ThePackHub
See a few examples of counterfeit protection innovations from ThePackHub’s July Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.
July 26, 2022
Gerresheimer's permanent medicinal product codes
Traceability/Serialization
UDI Implementation Highlights Global Challenges
Q&A: At times, the hardest parts of UDI implementation are not about data matrices and linear barcodes at all. Jay Crowley talks global databases, portfolio management, and workforce issues.
July 25, 2022
Some manufacturers continue to use proprietary barcodes for various purposes that existed before UDI along with a UDI barcode. This can confuse downstream users. [Getty]
Adherence/Delivery
Digital Reproductive Health Providers Uphold Supply Chain Continuity for Patients
The Last Mile: In the face of U.S. demand spikes for birth control medication and emergency contraception, companies discuss direct-to-consumer healthcare in a post-Roe market.
July 15, 2022
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Adherence/Delivery
Innovations in Unit Dose and OTC Packaging Abound
The healthcare packaging community has an important role to play in keeping kids safe from accidental unsupervised medication ingestions.
July 12, 2022
Healthcare Packaging May June
Robotics/Automation
Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients
Based on a consumer questionnaire, ingredients are printed in stacks on in-house developed tech to offer a bespoke 28-day supply. The resulting colorful, customized gummies are packed in home-compostable wrap in a letterbox-friendly carton.
June 29, 2022
Nourished’s personalized vitamins and 'Life Stacks' are 3D printed to layer different mixes of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.
Robotics/Automation
Cybersecurity Roundup: Med Device, Packaging Ops, and Industrial Control
Essential businesses and connected devices are under increasing threats domestically and globally. Check out nine recent articles.
June 14, 2022
Cybersecurity: Assess Your Risk White Paper
Cannabis
3 Examples of Cannabis Packaging in 2022
Looking for inspiration? Check out these stories on QR codes for authentication, a right-sized vape pod carton update, and a colorful paper tube for cartridges and concentrates.
June 6, 2022
Äkta's design uses up to seven colors, which offers flexibility on which color they lean on for which variety.
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