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Sustainability
Top Factors Driving the Push to Sustainable Packaging
With consumers, retailers, and regulations driving the push to sustainable packaging, industry stakeholders are looking for ways to effectively meet this demand.
April 15, 2024
Consumers are willing to pay about 10% more for sustainable packaging, according to one industry representative at the 2023 Vision 2030 sessions.
Package Design
Nutraceutical Corp. Recalls Mouthwash Over Lack of Child Resistance
Heritage Store, part of Nutraceutical Corp., issued a recall on February 29 of its two flavors of its Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash due to a lack of child-resistant packaging.
April 12, 2024
Nutraceutical Corp.’s February 29 recall includes its Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash in Wintermint and Eucalyptus Mint flavors.
Quick Hits
PFAS Found in Bandages from Band-Aid, CVS, and More
A study of 40 bandages from major brands has found that about two-thirds include markers of PFAS “forever chemicals.”
April 9, 2024
About two-thirds of 40 bandages tested by Mamavation included a marker of PFAS, with 17 containing over 100 parts per million of the PFAS marker.
Materials
Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH Launches Recyclable Pastille Blister
For its throat lozenge samples, Dr. Pfleger collaborated with ETIMEX Primary Packaging.
April 8, 2024
Dr. Pfleger's ipalat throat pastilles in Etimex's recyclable PURELAY monoblister.
Robotics/Automation
Rockwell Reveals 10 Vulnerabilities in 3 Popular Products
Users are urged to implement best practices to mitigate the potential risks with FactoryTalk, PowerFlex and Arena Simulation.
April 3, 2024
Company issues three security advisories highlighting 10 vulnerabilities in its FactoryTalk, PowerFlex, and Arena Simulation products
Packaging/Filling
Pharma Manufacturers Need Agile Training Amid Employee Turnover
Ignoring workforce trends won't make them go away. Facing high turnover and changing attitudes toward work, proficiency that once took years must now be condensed.
March 26, 2024
Nitin Rathore, PhD, vice president, Amgen Inc., presented at the PDA Annual Meeting 2024.
Medical Device/Packaging
From Healing to Packaging: The Journey of a Nurse Turned Med Device Packaging Pro
Vascular Dynamics' Amanda Ward Gessell started out as an RN and witnessed packaging and waste first-hand. She offers career tips, talks home renovation skills, and shares her grandmother's motto that she brings to packaging.
March 22, 2024
Amanda Ward Gessell, PMP, of Vascular Dynamics.
Traceability/Serialization
Finding the Right DSCSA Contact Remains a Challenge
Live from HDA's Distribution Management Conference: Echoing 2023 concerns, state boards of pharmacy discuss why reaching the right contact in a timely matter is so critical.
March 12, 2024
Panelists (from left): Josh Bolin, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; Mark Klawitter, Montana Board of Pharmacy; Mark Hardy, North Dakota Board of Pharmacy; Kim Grinston, Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
Market Trends
Ransomware Attacks Target Healthcare Providers
One of the largest pediatric healthcare orgs in the Midwest was targeted. In a separate attack, Change Healthcare may have paid a $22 million ransom.
March 5, 2024
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Nutraceuticals/Dietary
Anti-alcohol Flush Gummy Launches in Colorful Standup Pouch
New take on Alcohol Flush medication reaches the market through packaging testing and supply chain collaboration.
February 27, 2024
This anti-Alcohol Flush medication takes on a new form with colorful gummies--an easier way to combat Alcohol Flush symptoms.
Market Trends
Top 3 Solutions for the Transition to Sustainable Packaging
CPGs’ top solutions to smooth the transition to sustainable packaging include tweaking marketing language and standardizing recyclability measurements.
February 23, 2024
The most relevant sustainable packaging solutions to VISION 2030 participants were providing clearer information to consumers, standardizing recyclability, and collaborating with organizations outside the packaging value chain.
Sustainability
UK Pharmacy Launches Blister Pack Recycling Plan
Customers can dispose of their used blister packs, a packaging form notorious for its recycling difficulties, in designated bins at participating stores.
February 23, 2024
Boots launches recycling pilot scheme for blister packs.
Market Trends
Top Three Industries for Packaging Machinery Market Growth
Factors like changing consumer preferences and sustainability initiatives are driving packaging machinery market growth across major sectors.
February 15, 2024
The food industry represented more than 40% of the packaging machinery market in 2023.
Market Trends
Sanofi Supports Employees Diagnosed With Cancer and Illnesses
The drugmaker guarantees employees one year of salary and support after cancer diagnosis.
February 15, 2024
Sanofi supports its employees with cancer and other diagnoses through a new program.
Quick Hits
‘Copycat’ Eye Drop Packaging Draws FDA Warning
One of the alleged copycats tested positive for bacterial contamination, while active ingredients may be lacking.
February 13, 2024
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Market Trends
New Pharmapack Index Reports Highs in Drug Delivery Innovation
Index indicates continued resurgence in R&D confidence with France seeing the biggest rise in delivery innovation scores.
February 2, 2024
The 2024 event was designed to help harness industry potential for leading devices and packaging, reflecting Europe’s role as the hub of global device and packaging innovation.
Market Trends
Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring
Most end users hesitate to invest in retrofitting older machinery as they consider remote services and monitoring.
February 1, 2024
Retrofitting remote services is cheaper than purchasing new machinery, but cost of service is still the technology's top drawback for end-users.
Supply Chain
Last-Mile Pollution Hits Homes Near Hubs
Though the study focused on consumer goods, it’s a good reminder for the life science community to consider how shipping and the rise in home healthcare impact air quality, while delivering undeniable patient benefits.
January 31, 2024
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