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Product serialisation briefing document

THE increasing number of counterfeit pharmaceutical products appearing throughout the global supply chain has given rise to regulatory variations across different regions and countries....

Berry adds larger bottle option to healthcare portfolio

BERRY M&H has announced it has added to its Medipac portfolio of healthcare bottles with the launch of a new 250ml size. The product joins...

World Braille Day: the importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging

By Steve Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin Nearly 70% of the United Kingdom has received prescriptions for one or more medications, and according to the WHO,...

How coding technology in packaging is enhancing patient safety

By Phillip Allen, technical account manager, MM Packaging Pharma & HC BU IN today’s fast-paced global pharmaceutical sector, ensuring patient safety and the authenticity of...

New white paper explores pharmaceutical cold chain technologies

THE role that temperature-controlled packaging plays in transporting pharmaceuticals has been highlighted in a new white paper from Tower Cold Chain. Compounded by the demands...
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...

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...
Yorkshire Packaging Systems shrink wrap line

New shrink wrap lines improves speed and reliability for vitamin company

A new shrink-wrapping line is said to have improved reliability and processing speed for British-based vitamin producers BR Pharmaceutical. With an existing line previously supplied...

Additional funding boosts Adents’ expansion plans

Adents, a product unit identification and traceability software provider, has secured €8.5 million in extra funding to expand its international presence and ensure rapid deployment of its software...

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...