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...
The medication lifecycle
Once medication is packaged, a wealth of regulations become applicable, including NICE guidelines and General Pharmaceutical Council standards of conduct. Here, Dale Pittock, sales...
Med-Tech Innovation finalists revealed
FINALISTS have been revealed for the five Med-Tech Innovation awards, taking place as part of the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards.
Winners will be announced...
Faller Packaging to produce folding cartons at second Denmark site
FALLER Packaging has announced it start producing folding cartons at its new site in Horsens, Denmark later this summer.
The plant will complement the firm's...
Serialisation innovation
Reinhold Van Ackeren, head of marketing & product management, Mettler-Toledo PCE, explains how new product inspection technology can help prevent pharmaceutical product counterfeiting
COUNTERFEIT medicines...
Piggyback leaflet service addresses demand for on-pack information
ESSENTRA Packaging has launched its new Piggyback leaflet service in response to 'increasing complexities' in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and personal care packaging markets.
Product manufacturers...
World Braille Day: the importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging
By Steve Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin
Nearly 70%Â of the United Kingdom has received prescriptions for one or more medications, and according to the WHO,...
Coding and marking for the new dimension in patient health and safety
Stricter serialisation practices – requiring identification down to the individual dose of a pharmaceutical product – could help to mitigate unsafe medication practices and...
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.
Counterfeit medicines fear sparks surge in demand for authentication protection
SECURITY printer Eltronis has revealed it has seen a 20% surge in enquiries for brand protection and track and trace solutions since the start...
