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Cannabis
Cannabis Businesses Are Answering the Call for Better Sustainability
A recent article from MJBiz Daily explores the problem of waste in the industry and some cannabis leaders’ response.
August 5, 2024
Several cannabis businesses are introducing solutions such as reclaimed, recyclable, and compostable packaging.
Medical Device/Packaging
Medlab Pros Highlight Electronic Instruction Accessibility Concerns
“If we need access to a package insert and it's online, only to get online and find out that we need to create an account that then takes days to get approved as a ‘verified customer’ or whatever, we essentially don't have access to that package insert…”
July 16, 2024
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Aseptic/Sterile
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Invest Billions in North Carolina Manufacturing
Striving to meet the booming market demand for GLP-1 drugs, Lilly and Novo Nordisk are adding injectables manufacturing capacity—and around 1,600 jobs combined—in the cities of Concord and Clayton, NC.
June 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk, Clayton, North Carolina, US. New production facilities announced 24 June 2024. To be completed in 2027-2029. (Credit: Novo Nordisk)
Quick Hits
FDA Expands Access to Self-Collection for Cervical Cancer Screening
BD and Roche received expanded IFUs for self-collection in the clinical setting, while Teal Health’s new at-home screening device received breakthrough designation.
June 10, 2024
The Teal Wand is designed to replace the traditional in-office pap smear with a speculum and brush.
Medical Device/Packaging
ASTM F02 Committee Meeting Heads to Bologna Oct. 2024
Call for presentations on primary barrier packaging! Submit your abstract by May 31, 2024, and make plans to attend the meeting on Oct. 16 and 17 in Bologna, Italy.
May 21, 2024
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Quick Hits
Q-tips Moves into its Second Century with Brand Refresh
Iconic cotton swab brand gets a facelift following its 100th birthday that balances brand equity with modernity and showcases the many ways Q-tips can be used.
May 14, 2024
The redesign, which includes more than 10 products, uses colors such as pink, orange, and gold (in addition to the updated blue logo lockup) to visually show the benefits of each, while making it easy for consumers to differentiate on-shelf.
Quick Hits
Novo Nordisk’s Fight Against Ozempic Counterfeits
Investigations by the pharmaceutical giant into the proliferation of fake versions of its medicine highlight how drugmakers can be proactive, collaborate with authorities on tackling counterfeiting.
May 11, 2024
Injectables like Novo Nordisk's Ozempic run the risk of counterfeit relabeling.
Quick Hits
Melatonin Overdoses Among Children Prompt Calls for Packaging Changes
As cases of melatonin overdoses among children rise, an industry association is calling for melatonin producers to follow a new set of packaging and labeling guidelines.
April 22, 2024
After the CDC reported a 530% rise in melatonin overdoses among children from 2012 to 2021, an industry association is calling on manufacturers to follow a new set of packaging and labeling guidelines.
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.
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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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
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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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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Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Fatalities Alleged as Nurse Swapped Fentanyl with Tap Water
Police are conducting a criminal investigation, in which painkillers were allegedly removed and replaced with tap water, which is not sterile.
January 16, 2024
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Materials
2024 Worldstar Pharma and Medical Award Winners Announced
Winners include an electronic nasal lockout device to prevent overuse of pain medication, a recycle-ready blister, easy-to-open implant packaging, and more.
January 9, 2024
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Materials
Spoon-in-lid Packaging Launched for Infant Formula
Partnership between Chadwicks and Tekplas results in innovation packaging system to improve ease of product use for consumers.
January 5, 2024
From submerged scoops to readily available through innovation packaging partnership.
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