Fill & finish, packaging

Wave of acquisitions hits pharma industry this week

15-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The past several days have seen a relatively large number of industry acqusitions, with Lilly, Phillip Morris, WCG, CTI and others making notable buys.

Tech Innovations: June 2021

23-Jun-2021 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s roundup of new equipment, materials, tech partnerships and other news includes items from Ajinomoto, Evonik, Quanticate, Pharmasol, and more.

Tech Innovations: May 2021

19-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s roundup of new equipment, technology partnerships, and other news includes items from Ajinomoto, Elligo, Syneos, ACD/Labs and other companies.

Sandoz incorporates RFID technology on injectables

20-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The generic drug manufacturer is working with Kit Check to incorporate the company's drug supply-chain management technology into two of its products.

Tjoapack expands pre-filled pharma packaging

30-Sep-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The contract pharmaceutical packaging firm plans to add automated packaging equipment to help meet growing demand for pre-filled syringes and vials.

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing tackles unique expansion

11-Aug-2020 By Jenni Spinner

When growing market demand moved the Michigan CDMO to expand, it opted for a novel design-construction approach to building bigger digs.

People on the Move: August 2020

04-Aug-2020 By Jenni Spinner

This month's spotlight on new hires, promotions and company acquisitions involves Elligo Health Research, PPD, Pfizer, Covance and other industry firms.

Softbox introduces sustainable cold-chain packaging

22-Jul-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The Tempcell Eco temperature-control shipping container is designed to combine thermal performance and sustainability for pharma applications.

Syntegon compact Kliklok carton former handles pharma packs

29-May-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The compact Kliklok ACE carton former is designed to handle pharmaceutical packaging applications in a relatively small footprint.

This week's FDA COVID-19 actions and advice

13-May-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The federal agency continues to offer advice for healthcare and pharma industry professionals, and to take action against companies acting out of bounds.

Almac lands GMP certification for Irish site

25-Feb-2020 By Vassia Barba

Following an inspection at its Ireland site, Almac received compliance certification for its Almac Adapt Just in Time’ clinical packaging and labelling manufacturing services.

Report on MediLedger blockchain network submitted to the FDA

25-Feb-2020 By Vassia Barba

A group of 24 companies is set to support blockchain technology to ensure compliance with the FDA’s DSCSA requirements and to tackle counterfeiting.

PCI acquires Bellwyck Pharma Services

17-Feb-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The purchase follows PCI’s plans to expand its clinical trial services globally, including in North America and Europe.

Testing service looks to ensure glass packaging adequacy

17-Feb-2020 By Vassia Barba

Glass packaging provider joins forces with a vacuum pump manufacturer to design a packaging testing service.

Almac, Pfizer reveal steps to slash gene therapy labeling times

12-Feb-2020 By Nick Taylor

Almac outlines work with Pfizer to quickly get patient-specific gene therapies to DMD patients.

Product Innovations

Why Blister Packaging: Things to Consider

The decision to use blister packaging for either clinical trials or commercial drug manufacturing comes with a host of factors to consider. Pharmaceutical...