Pharmapack Europe (#PharmapackEU) announced the winners of its 2021 Pharmapack Awardsâseven winners have been chosen across both the âExhibitor Innovationâ and âHealth Productâ awards.
- The Exhibitor Innovation awards recognize four winners plus one highly commended product. EVEON was given the âroutes of administrationâ innovation award for their IntuityÂŽ Spray. Nemera received an award for the âconnected devices and wearablesâ category. The âprimary packagingâ innovation award was given to ARaymondlife, with Heinlein receiving a commendation. Finally, Hoffman Neopac was the recipient of the âExcellence in Packaging Sustainabilityâ award.
- In the Health Product awards, innovation was recognized across three categories for the first time. UCB Pharma won the Eco-Design award in partnership with CIMZIA and Abbott Healthcare Ltd received the âPatient-centric Designâ award for their AcuDoseÂŽ product. In addition, judges were so impressed with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedicaâs AservoÂŽ EquiHalerÂŽ that they decided to create a special Animal Health category.
âInnovation and exploring new ways to overcome challenges has been integral to everything the industry has achieved in the last two years. Pharma packaging and drug delivery devices are no exception to this and the quality of our entries and the new products coming to market will help improve sustainability, patient compliance, and the efficacious delivery of medicines to patients. So I congratulate all the winners for advances they have made,â commented, Tara Dougal, head of content and insights for Pharmapack Europe.
Exhibitor innovations categories
- EVEON, winner in the exhibitor innovations, was awarded for their IntuityÂŽ Spray, which offers an accurate airless mist delivery with small particles to enhance surface covering. Along with its electromechanical features, it allows for a full and precise control of dose.
- Nemera received an exhibitor innovation award in âconnected devices & wearablesâ for their Symbioze on-body injector. This sustainable alternative to self-injecting medication uses both reusable and disposable parts that are suitable for various drug platforms and cartridges.
- Within the packaging awards, the OR2Pack by ARaymondLife received the "primary packaging" prize with their innovative sterility packaging suitable for surgery. The judges also delivered a highly commended entry to the Heinleinâs Flipdropper â a novel container with integrated drip function for easy dosing.
- For âExcellence in Packaging Sustainabilityâ, Hoffman Neopac was awarded for their Polyfoil Mono-Material Barrier Tube. This tube is fully recyclable and gives protection to a wide range of pharma formulas.
Health product categories
- The CIMZIA 2x200mg Syringe Maintenance Kit for UCB Pharma was awarded the âEco-Designâ award. The kit incorporates innovative packaging to focus on sustainability while also addressing the unique needs of those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- The AcuDoseÂŽ by Abbott Healthcare Ltd was awarded for the "patient-centric" design category. This innovative measuring cap conveniently doses an accurate amount for the patient. The convenient packaging also reduces exposure to the environment and is travel friendly.
- In the newly created âanimal healthâ category, Boehringer Ingleheim Vetmedica was awarded for their AservoÂŽ EquiHalerÂŽ. It allows ease in treatment of severe equine asthma. It also represents the first worldwide registered drug delivery device product for the treatment of horses by inhalation. With its integrated Soft Mist Technology, the medication can go deep into the lungs.
Prof Phillipe Arnaud, who is the chair of the health product awards jury, commented, âAfter much discussion we decided to attribute a special prize for Animal Health to the AservoÂŽ EquiHalerÂŽ from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica; the Jury were impressed by the innovative nature of the device, and itâs sustainable development approach. Compliance in animal health is a challenge, particularly with large animals and for asthmatic treatments. We look forward to seeing user feedback and case studies for this product.â