Pharmapack continues to expand its reach along with partner show BIOMEDevice Europe. From February 23-24, 2011, Pharmapack will hold its 10th edition of the growing European exhibition. Held at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, France, the event is expected to draw more than 2800 visitors and 250 exhibitors—representing an increase of 10% compared to last year, showing the growing importance for the sector.
Pharmapack focuses on the packaging and drug delivery needs of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and veterinary companies as well as health institutions and agencies.
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Speakers at Pharmapack 2011's two-day conference will examine the latest market trends in the fields of health products, packaging, and drug delivery systems. Key topics include regulation and cost reduction. In addition, speakers will discuss how packaging can be enhanced to promote patient and health professional safety along with treatment monitoring.
The show will also highlight winners of the 2011 Pharmapack Awards in drug, medical device, health product, and veterinary drug packaging categories.
February 23
"Speculations on Future Trends in Pharma Packaging in 2020," by Dr. Michael Spallek, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma
"Expected Regulatory Changes on Information to Patients and Pharmacovigilance in the EU: What Does it Mean for the Pharmaceutical Industry?" by Elisabethann Wright, Partner, Hogan Lovells, Belgium
"Therapeutic Incidents and Accidents due to Packaging," by Anne Castot, AFSSAPS
"25 Years of Innovation in Insulin Devices," by Kylie Myers, Novo Nordisk
"Plastic Pre-Filled Syringe Systems for Biopharmaceuticals–Experience in the Japanese Market," by Hiromitsu Okabe and Masahito Takahashi, TERUMO
"Particulate Matter Control in the Production of Polymer Prefillable Syringes," by Dr.-Ing Jochen Heinz, Transcoject, Germany
"Large Volume Prefilled Syringes: Experiences and Challenges," by Joerg Zuercher, PhD, Bayer Schering Pharma AG
"Prefilled Syringes for Infusion Pump: A New Application From a Technology Platform for Prefillable Plastic Systems," by François Urvoy, BD Medical - Pharmaceutical Systems
"A New Generation of Perfusion Pouches: The Self-Rinse Pouch," by Danielle Labrèche, Laboratoire Aguettant
"Dual Chamber Syringes," by Tilman Roedle, Vetter Pharma Fertigung
"Plastic vs Glass: High-Performance Vials," by Wolfgang Dirk, Gerresheimer Plastic Packaging
"Impact of Vial Material on Lyophilisation," by Dr. Claudia Dietrich, Schott Forma Vitrum
"Comparison in Heat Transfer and Other Important Features for Molded and Tubing Vials," by Vincent Langlade, SGD
"Minimizing the Variation of Volume Withdrawn from a Container for Injectable Drug Products and Impact to Overfill," by Jessica Saggers, West Pharmaceutical Services
"Anti-Counterfeit Glass Marking on Primary Packaging for Pharma Products Keeping Quality and Safety," by Paolo Golfetto, Nuova Ompi
February 24
"OTC Packaging Development in a Global Context," by Lionel Jeannin, Novartis Consumer Health
"Child Resistance and Senior Friendliness," Glenn Svedberg, Nolato Cerbo AB
"Key Packaging Drivers to Enhance Compliance?" by Sue Rockhill, Burgopak
"Moisture, Oxygen & Shelf life: Keys to Packaging Performance," by Valère Logel, Süd- Chemie Performance Packaging
"Transparent Push-Through Lidding Foil for Pharmaceutical Blisters," by Michiel van den Berg, Tekni-Plex
"Tamper Evidence with Additional Security," by Dr. Markus Staub, Rondo AG
"Traceability and Authentication for Drug Packaging," by Eric Dardaine, ATT
"Managing a Worldwide Anti-Counterfeiting Program Using an Internet Web Application," by Dr. Martin Kutter, AlpVision
"Sustainability in Medical and Pharmaceutical Device," by Peter Wallrabe, Item GmbH
"Existing & Emerging Technologies/Markets for Nasal, Pulmonary & Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Devices," by Gerallt Williams, Aptar Pharma
"Improving Nasal Delivery," by Patrice Lewko, Rexam Healthcare
"Packaging Considerations for Dry Powder Inhalation," by Peter Claessens, Amcor Flexibles
Last year, the event expanded to include sister event BIOMEDevice Europe, which returns again in February 2011 and will feature an exceptional programme with the leading experts in combination products from the FDA, AFSSAPS, MHRA, notified bodies, and leading companies in the sector. Thus, the visitors of Pharmapack's 10th edition, which are decision-makers in pharmaceutical and biotechnological as well medical device companies, will have a unique opportunity to collect strategic information for the development of new delivery systems for drugs.
Pharmapack continues to expand its reach along with partner show BIOMEDevice Europe. From February 23-24, 2011, Pharmapack will hold its 10th edition of the growing European exhibition. Held at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, France, the event is expected to draw more than 2800 visitors and 250 exhibitors—representing an increase of 10% compared to last year, showing the growing importance for the sector.