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PMP News May 2000
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EDITOR'S PAGE:
Can Packaging Save DTC Promotion?

OUR VIEW:
Council Supports Senior Packagers

The newly formed Packaging Management Council aims to promote and recognize packaging engineers as integral to their companies' success.

MEDICAL FOCUS:
Raising the Image of Nutritional Supplements with Packaging
by Greg Erickson

Supplement manufacturers are attempting to improve the image of their products through sophisticated packaging and labeling and controlled packaging processes.

MEDICAL FOCUS:
Prevalidation Study of a Form-Fill-Seal Packaging Machine
by David R. Dills

A case study illustrates what kind of tests to perform in a prevalidation study and how it contributes to the entire validation process.

PHARMACEUTICAL FOCUS:
New Processes Spruce Up Pharmaceutical Tubes
by Eric Swain

To catch the consumer's eye, manufacturers are taking advantage of improvements in printing processes and labels.

SPECIAL REPORT:
Using Lasers to Combat Product Diversion and Counterfeiting
by Gary W. Smith

In the North American and European markets, it is important that pharmaceutical and medical product manufacturers maintain control over their products because of unauthorized product distribution.

PRODUCT UPDATE:

Capsule Fillers Handle Liquids and Solids
Capsules can be filled with liquids, pellets, tablets, or powders—or a combination of them.

Create Custom Packages with Blister Machinery
Blister machinery allows operators to define materials, type of sealing operation, and final package size.

Lidding Withstands Harsh Conditions
Lidding is designed to maintain package integrity through sterilization and transportation.

Trays Are Designed for Protection and Presentation
Custom designs create functional, cost-effective trays for medical and pharmaceutical uses.

REGULATORY FOCUS:
New Format for Device Labeling

Labeling intended for patients must now be formatted so that it is easy to understand and follow.