Jim ButschliBlisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsWire coil clamshell package wins DuPont awardThermoformed medical device package for Arthrex’s surgical wire wins Innovation Award for Perfecseal.June 15, 2011LabelsFDA gives thumbs-up to redesigned labels for some Merck medsAgency commends Merck’s efforts to reduce pharmacy selection errors. The company’s Label Standardization Projects includes revisions for 34 container labels for 16 oral solid-dose drugs.June 13, 2011FlexiblesAdherence packs assist patients and caregiversNew study identifies Medicine-On-Time’s packs as effective in helping caregivers and patients administer meds properly, reducing nursing home admissions and costs.June 9, 2011Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingGeneric channels help drive adherence packagingTed Lithgow, PhD, and chief science officer of MWV’s Healthcare Business Division, discusses the role of adherence packaging in improving patient compliance with medication regimens.June 9, 2011FlexiblesFPA anticipates strong sales rebound this yearFlexible packaging market sales revenue anticipated to grow 8.1% this year, continuing the 2010 trend that followed a down year in 2009.June 9, 2011Coding, Printing & LabelingChildren's medication labeling carries weight with the FDAAgency panel recommends acetaminophen dosage based on a child’s weight, not age.June 8, 2011HomePackages designed for patient user experience win market shareCambridge Consultants survey reveals patients are willing to pay more for advanced features, which can increase compliance, improve health outcomes.June 6, 2011Confection/CandyNestlé's acquisition signals a deeper dive into the healthcare sectorSwiss company’s purchase of Prometheus Laboratories could be a sign of changing times for medical foods, pharmaceuticals, and personalized healthcare.June 3, 2011Coding, Printing & LabelingNutrilite rides 'K-Line Express' to big benefitsRotary labeler and employee input help California facility reap major gains in line productivity.June 1, 2011ContainersRausch selects tube for its 'Body Lotion Sensitive'Swiss firm Rausch applies a “velvet” soft-touch finish for tubes, which replace bottles for this product.May 24, 2011Previous PagePage 117 of 192Next Page
