Jim ButschliFlexible packagingPharmaceutical packaging demand forecast to rise through 2014Regulations and standards that address issues such as barrier protection, patient drug compliance, and diversion and counterfeiting will increase demand for containers and accessories.September 9, 2010Controls & Machine ComponentsJ&J Ortho employs total cost of ownership approach in Puerto RicoBy working with its controls, automation, and equipment suppliers, the company improves its packaging efficiency, economics, and sustainability.September 8, 2010ContainersTube delivers differentiation, moisture barrier for RB's StrepsilsReckitt Benckiser recently launched a portable “Handy Tube” version of its Strepsils line of sore throat lozenges to give customers a more convenient way to carry them. The product has been traditionally available in blister packaging, after being marketed in a tin box.September 8, 2010HomeDrug delivery options for flu seasonManufacturers prepare flu shots and sprays for a new season. Delivery patch could provide an option to injections. Fed investment recommended for pandemic response.September 1, 2010Coding, Printing & LabelingLabel issues present varied challengesDistribution environment, regulatory and compliance issues, and marketing messages are among the key concerns for manufacturers.August 25, 2010Coding, Printing & LabelingIn pharmaceuticals we trust?Drug recalls, counterfeiting, and diversion are creating distrust in the pharmaceutical sector.August 19, 2010Contract PackagingPlastic or wood pallet choice prompts questions, confusionRecent LinkedIn discussions raise questions about pallet choices. Tylenol recall adds another dimension to the issue.August 12, 2010HomeAir transport container qualification: A case historyDuring his Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshop presentation, Geoffrey Glauser discussed a recent company project that involved design qualification, operational qualification, and performance qualification for an active air cargo unit. In this instance, the container was an AcuTemp RKN thermal pallet shipper manufactured by CSafe for a unit-dose device that can be fork-lifted into the belly of an aircraft.August 9, 2010Protective/transport packagingTaking a cost-effective approach to drug and biologic shipmentsKnowing your product’s stability requirements, distribution temperature/humidity factors, and your risk tolerances are critical in successful shipments of temperature-sensitive products.August 9, 2010HomeSmartphone technology can help build consumer relationsConsumers can use their smartphone to verify product authenticity, communicated with a manufacturer, and enroll in product promotion programs.August 9, 2010Previous PagePage 127 of 192Next Page
