Brexit impact prompts fears over fake drugs

Stephie Casting, senior marketing executive at Denny Bros, tells Packaging Scotland about some concerns over the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive AS the country holds its...
SÜDPACK Medica pouches

Efficient pouch ordering service launched for healthcare professionals

SÜDPACK Medica has announced the launch of a new service called MedHub, which enables customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined...

Future-proofing pharmaceutical packaging for an ageing population

WHILE pharmaceutical and nutraceutical plastic container packaging has come a long way in terms of tamper evidence and hermetic sealing, there is now increasing...
Michael McSorley

Pharmaceutical packaging supplier names new MD

PHARMACEUTICAL packaging provider Origin has announced the appointment of Michael McSorley as its new managing director. He joins Origin after serving as head of business...

New smart digital closure launches to aid medication adherence

BERRY Global has launched a new child-resistant closure that integrates 'innovative' digital technology to improve medication adherence. The firm said the new Berry Digi-Cap is...
macpac-packaging-scotland

Tooling in-house cuts costs

Macpac’s in-house design and tooling (from a facility with CNC machining) not only reduces tooling costs but also adds flexibility to the whole process...
Amcor Winterbourne site

Amcor celebrates milestone for healthcare packaging strategy

AMCOR has announced that its Winterbourne site has successfully achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification, an internationally recognised quality management standard for medical devices. The certification provides...

ULMA strengthens medical and pharma packaging options

ULMA Packaging UK has announced it has expanded its range of packaging solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical industry. The firm revealed it has created...

Sonoco becomes newest member of Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

THE Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has welcomed Sonoco, a producer of healthcare packaging, as its newest member. Sonoco’s healthcare packaging business is part of...
Adrian Pittock

Pharma sector reacts to Brexit challenges

BRITAIN’S exit from the European Union will have major ramifications for the pharmaceutical sector, according to Adrian Pittock, marketing director at pharma consumables supplier Valley Northern.