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Pharmaceuticals
HDA’s Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition Recognizes Leaders
Presented annually, the PCSC Award recognizes leaders who have exhibited extraordinary standards of honesty and integrity while working to protect and serve their communities.
May 17, 2018
Nicolette Louissaint, Executive Director of Healthcare Ready, receives an award from PCSC.
Supply Chain
RPA Calls for Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Applications
July 15, 2018 is the submission deadline for the program that recognizes implementation of innovative, measurable reusable transport packaging solutions.
May 17, 2018
July 15, 2018 is the submission deadline for the program that recognizes implementation of innovative, measurable reusable transport packaging solutions.
Pharmaceuticals
Barcode Integrity Crucial for Brand Authentication, Anti-Counterfeiting and Regulatory Compliance
Industry assessments are demonstrating that using verifiable, standards-based barcodes to improve traceability, block counterfeits and address regulation requirements will also enable operational, economic and patient safety improvements.
May 15, 2018
A barcode assessment conducted by AmerisourceBergen and McKesson Pharmaceutical, in collaboration with GS1 Healthcare US—just six months before the November 2017 deadline—found only 6.6 percent of 16,618 pharmaceutical packages scanned met the DSCSA requirement for a readable barcode with four data elements.
Traceability/Serialization
CPO Maintains Tailored Approach Adding Level 5 Serialization System
allpack offers customers greater flexibility and scale with a cloud-based system that maintains customer focus while managing and exchanging data for serialization compliance.
May 10, 2018
Independent contract packaging organization (CPO) allpack focuses solely on the pharmaceutical sector, offering clinical and commercial packaging services ranging from small volume to large lot sizes.
Traceability/Serialization
FDA: Guidance on DSCSA Waivers
New eight-page draft guidance helps trading partners understand the process for requesting waivers, exceptions and exemptions from DSCSA product identifier requirements.
May 9, 2018
New eight-page draft guidance helps trading partners understand the process for requesting waivers, exceptions and exemptions from DSCSA product identifier requirements.
Pharmaceuticals
Smart Pharmaceutical Packaging Demand Poised for Growth
The integration of NFC technologies into pharmaceutical applications, such as time-temperature indicator labels, is among the cutting-edge technologies Smithers Pira identifies as pushing brand owners toward intelligent packaging.
May 7, 2018
The integration of NFC technologies into pharmaceutical applications, such as time-temperature indicator labels, is among the cutting-edge technologies Smithers Pira identifies as pushing brand owners toward intelligent packaging.
Supply Chain
ISTA’s “Industry Meets Research” Event in Germany
Tour an IKEA distribution center at this educational and networking event on May 15 in Dortmund, Germany. The schedule also includes presentations on packaging, testing and more. Register by May 11.
May 4, 2018
Tour an IKEA distribution center at this educational and networking event on May 15 in Dortmund, Germany. (PC: ISTA)
Supply Chain
Sheep’s Wool Provides Option for Transporting Temperature-Sensitive Goods
Seen at the recent Australian Institute of Packaging conference, Woolcool insulation material is sustainable, recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable, with applications ranging from food and beverage to veterinary and pharmaceuticals.
May 4, 2018
Seen at the recent Australian Institute of Packaging conference, Woolcool insulation material is sustainable, recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable, with applications ranging from food and beverage to veterinary and pharmaceuticals.
Traceability/Serialization
Of Trees and Traceability
Intelligent supply chains have the potential to improve efficiency at the natural resource level and create opportunity for OEMs. Can people look beyond the next fiscal quarter?
May 2, 2018
The ability to trace and sort raw materials can allow for items of specific quality go to the transformers (manufacturers) who need that level of quality, ultimately reducing waste.
Supply Chain
FDA: Packaging Implications in the New API Guidance
The FDA released a Q&A-style guidance that clarifies many facets of good manufacturing practice for API production and distribution throughout the supply chain, with mention of relabeling and outsourcing of process steps.
April 26, 2018
The FDA released a Q&A-style guidance that clarifies many facets of good manufacturing practice for API production and distribution.
Pharmaceuticals
Examining the Properties of TIJ Fluids and Their Role in Serialization
Editor’s note: Part I of a two-part series addresses issues pertaining to the color fastness of CIJ ink.
April 26, 2018
Domino has developed several inks, including this BK640 ink cartridge, for 2D coding.
Pharmaceuticals
No Crime in Prince’s Opioid-Related Death
Minnesota prosecutors have determined that no criminal charges will be filed in Prince’s accidental death in 2016.
April 24, 2018
Prince / Image: Chris O'Meara
Pharmaceuticals
Drug Shortages in Venezuela Force People to Take Dog Medicine
A shortage of 85% of medicines of Venezuela has forced residents to turn to alternative forms of treatment and even flee the country.
April 18, 2018
Protesters in Venezuela / Image: Federico Parra
Pharmaceuticals
Chinese Universities Put HIV Test in Vending Machines
Three universities in Shanghai have added discounted HIV testing kits to promote early detection and de-stigmatize the virus.
April 17, 2018
STD Tests / Image Dehong Vocational College
Pharmaceuticals
$300 Hep C Cure Just as Good as $84,000 Alternative
Non-profit organization DNDi has developed a low-cost hepatitis C treatment that stands to benefit 71 million people.
April 16, 2018
Protesters / Image: Josep Lago
Traceability/Serialization
New OIG Report Calls for FDA Education for Pharma Dispensers
In a review of 40 pharmaceutical dispensers, an OIG study shows that most received all drug product tracing details from their trading partners, but more work needs to be done.
April 13, 2018
In a review of 40 pharmaceutical dispensers, an OIG study shows that most received all drug product tracing details from their trading partners, but more work needs to be done.
Supply Chain
New ASTM International Standard Supports Hazardous Materials Packaging
A new ASTM International standard helps with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials.
April 11, 2018
A new ASTM International standard helps with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials. This infographic describes the different types of ASTM standards. More than 12,000 standards provide assistance to companies across a wide range of industries and applications. (Source: ASTM International)
Supply Chain
Knowledge is Power in Supply Chain Digitalization
A better understanding of digitalization technologies and their benefits could help life science logistics businesses adapt to Industry 4.0.
March 30, 2018
A better understanding of digitalization technologies and their benefits could help life science logistics businesses adapt to Industry 4.0.
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