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NACDS-Funded Review Delves into Medication Adherence

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has funded a review of the research on the patient-health benefits of improved medication adherence. “The Role of Medication Adherence in the U.S. Healthcare System” focuses ...
Medical-Cosmetic Injection Protected by Security Label

A Swedish company specializing in medical-cosmetic products is making it harder for counterfeiters to copy its anti-wrinkle product, Restylane. Q-Med AB – wholly-owned by Galderma, a pharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on...
TOPAS COC Polymer Used in Insulin Pump Upgrade

Pharmapack North America exhibitor TOPAS Advanced Polymers has provided TOPAS cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) for a recently upgraded insulin pump. The next-generation OmniPod Insulin Management System upgraded by developer Insulet Corp. features...
Keystone Offers Ecoslide-RX Pack In Smart Pack Format
Keystone Folding Box Co. has launched a new version of Ecoslide-RX format with integrated Med-ic technology from Information Mediary Corp. (IMC), providing a “smart” blister package that creates a detailed...
Videojet Technologies Offers Ultra High Speed Continuous Ink Jet Printers
Representing the next generation to its 1000 Line ink jet printers, the 1620 Ultra High Speed and 1650 Ultra High Speed units provide the ultimate in print speed, the company said in a press release.
Complete Inspection Systems Offers Authentication Solution
Complete Inspection Systems, Inc. (CIS) is featuring the HD Barcode product authentication solution at Booth 625 at...
AFA Systems Ships New Stick Pack Cartoner
AFA Systems Ltd (www.afasystemsinc.com) has developed a new cartoner with unique innovations designed to handle product in stick packs. The MK-STK...
ISPE Surveying Patients on Clinical Trial Materials

ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, reports that it is surveying patients globally on their experiences with clinical trial materials. The goal is to gather feedback on the suitability of clinical trial packaging, label...
Almac Expansion Will Add More than 200 Jobs in Northern Ireland

Almac is expanding its commercial manufacturing, thanks to a total investment of £13.7million, which includes some financial support from Invest Northern Ireland. Expansions at its Craigavon, Northern Ireland, site include a new non-...
Packworld USA Introduces New Heat Sealer
Packworld USA will feature a new addition to its line of medical heat sealers with the PW3400 TOSS Touch Screen Precision Heat Sealer with VRC (variable resistance control) at...