Packaging, Labeling, and Distribution Systems

The acquisition expands tubular glass vial and ampoule capacity, expanding ready-to-use glass packaging capabilities in Europe.

Speaking at INTERPHEX 2025, William Wainwright, business development manager at Iwata Label USA, discusses the practical benefits of functional labels in protecting parenteral drugs.

The company is highlighting its commitment to next-generation glass manufacturing in efforts to strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Rapid market growth in biologics is helping the packaging market expand as well, but the complex nature of biologics and the desire for personalized therapies present unique hurdles to make packaging solutions cost-effective and safe for patients.

Under the expanded distribution service, Distek’s BIOne Benchtop Controllers will now be made available across the UK and Ireland.

The 2025 Pharmapack Awards recognize both commercial products and innovations that are shaping the future of pharmaceutical packaging.

Empowered by a $1.5 billion commitment from a major investor, Frontier Scientific Solutions has unveiled its plans for establishing a global free trade zone gateway intended for facilitating the life sciences supply chain using Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina.

TrakCel's OCELLOS, an IT platform, has been selected to orchestrate the administration of five out of seven autologous or matched allogenic cell therapy products approved or expected to be approved in 2024.

SGD Pharma plans to showcase its siliconized molded glass vials at CPHI Milan as part of its range of sustainable products and services.

Packaging and packaging line innovations are addressing the industry’s growing use of biologics.

The Italian company’s North American business has seen an increase of 47%.

The license holder should negotiate, educate, contract, and then oversee the transportation contractor, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

The 2024 Pharmapack Europe Award winners include companies involved in ground-breaking innovations in novel drug delivery solutions, reusable connected devices, and recyclable packaging.

Electronic product information for selected human medicines that have been harmonized across the European Union have been published for the first time.

Interest grows in AI, digitalization, robotics, and sustainability.

The new customized system is designed for fully automated and integrated labeling, orientation, and palletization, and it is expected to streamline the current manual processes, according to the press release.

The draft guidance document discusses the development of labeling for proposed biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars for submission under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act.

Third-party contract packaging service providers can help save time and money.

Shifts in pharmaceutical packaging have spurred tremendous growth in the pre-filled syringe fill/finish industry.

Pharmapack Europe experts expect smaller and medium European packaging companies to grow or be acquired.

Pharma companies set goals and adopt more sustainable alternatives.

Both demand for and investment in fill/finish capacity continue to rise.

Product safety and security are paramount when it comes to container closures.

Automation of pharmaceutical packaging saves costs and time, say contract packagers.

Connect in Pharma will host an awards ceremony to showcase innovations in sustainable pharmaceutical packaging.