Prefilled Syringes

Vetter, a provider of aseptic prefilled drug delivery systems, announces that its Chicago facility is ready to accept client projects. Located at the Illinois Science + Technology Park in Skokie, IL, the facility provides cGMP filling for vials, syringes, and cartridges, supporting preclinical through phase II products.

Gerresheimer AG has commenced the commercial production of ClikSTAR insulin pens for sanofi-aventis. Medical plastic systems, such as insulin pens, will be increasingly important in the Gerresheimer product portfolio in the future because they incorporate a dosage and application function in addition to being a pure medication packaging. The re-usable ClikSTAR insulin pen has received the Good Design Award.

Catalent Pharma Solutions (www.catalent.com) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nuron Biotech for the formulation and supply of NU100 (interferon beta-1b), a proprietary recombinant human interferon beta compound being developed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
 

Manufacturer-prepared, premixed ready-to-use products represent a preferred approach to advance initiatives and professional standards for improving intravenous drug safety. Organizations that promote, support, and monitor implementation of practices intended to assure quality services in the hospital environment include the Joint Commission, the United States Pharmacopeia, and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.

West (Lionville. PA) has introduced the Daikyo Crystal Zenith 1mL long insert needle syringe system. The system was introduced to the market at the Parenteral Drug Association’s Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference in Las Vegas, October 18-19.