Click on the slide!

Ask the Experts

Join the Cold Chain discussion with our NEW EXPERT, Bill Mayer.

Join the Cold Chain discussion with our NEW EXPERT, Bill Mayer.

Read more...
Click on the slide!

Package Performance Testing Conundrum: Solved!

Risk to product efficacy will dictate choices in shipping simulation testing.

Risk to product efficacy will dictate choices in shipping simulation testing.

Read more...
Click on the slide!

New IVD Applications Demand Smart Sorbents

Novel diagnostic chemistries require optimized packaging protection.

Novel diagnostic chemistries require optimized packaging protection.

Read more...
Click on the slide!

Flexing Blister Machinery's Muscle

New models and upgrades are increasing the flexibility of pharmaceutical blister packaging lines.

New models and upgrades are increasing the flexibility of pharmaceutical blister packaging lines.

Read more...
Click on the slide!

Expanding Options for Blow-Fill-Seal Packaging

Biologics are driving some process modifications.

Biologics are driving some process modifications.

Read more...
Click on the slide!

In for the Long Haul

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

Read more...
Click on the slide!

Tubes Retain Their Luster

Companies are investing in graphic processes, dispensing systems, and new markets.

Companies are investing in graphic processes, dispensing systems, and new markets.

Read more...

Easing the Patient’s Pharmacy Experience

A pharmacy error few weeks ago reaffirmed our need for better solutions.

A relative of mine suffering from shingles had a five-day prescription filled for acyclovir, five times per day. Feeling pretty ill, she took the prescription home from the pharmacy without double-checking it. But the pharmacy had dispensed just five pills instead of the 25 she had been expecting.

Your rating: None Average: 2.5 (2 votes)

Industry News

  • American Health Packaging Launches New Web Site

    Having increased its production of hospital unit-dose products in the last couple of years, American Health Packaging (Columbus, OH) has updated its Web site to better target the hospital pharmacy customer. "With nearly 270 SKUs in our unit-dose product line, it was becoming critical to allow customers to find info on any one specific item," the company states in a press release.

  • Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging Adds to Management Team, Plans for Strategic Growth

    With two staff changes, Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging (Grand Rapids, MI) has added to its management team and enhanced its marketing approach. Jim Ferry has joined the company as director of operations for its Grand Rapids facility. In addition, Teri Meadow will be expanding her responsibilities as director of marketing and strategic development. 

  • Another Packaging Blog Joins PMP News Insider on the Web

    Global Vision (Montreal, Canada), a provider of automated proofreading solutions for the packaging industry, has launched the Global Vision Blog. The company invites professionals "to learn, discuss, and connect with others involved in securing the packaging workflow." We are happy to welcome another packaging blogger to the Internet, joining PMP News Insider Blog.

  • Could Unit-of-Use Packaging Deliver Standardized Prescription Drug Info to Patients?

    Has the scarcity of unit-of-use packaging hindered the distribution of medication guides? Could its prevalence increase if FDA develops a standardized document for written prescription information?

  • Vision Inspection Standards Go Global

    Three machine vision trade associations have agreed to develop global industry standards. Leaders from the Automated Imaging Association (AIA), European Machine Vision Association (EMVA), and Japan Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA) today signed an agreement to cooperatively develop and promote global machine vision standards in Stuttgart Germany during the Vision trade fair.