PMP News February 2001
Selected Contents
SPECIAL:
Packaging for a Safe and Sound Trip
New packaging technologies help products survive the hazards of travel.
SPOTLIGHT:
Exacting the Blister-Forming Process
by Erik Swain
Understanding material properties and developing close relationships with suppliers are essential.
MEDICAL FOCUS
The Right Stuff for Bags and Pouches
Choosing the right materials and following an adequate design process are essential to the development of bags and pouches that meet application- specific requirements.
PHARMACEUTICAL FOCUS:
Regulations Spark Package Redesign
by Erik Swain
Faced with new labeling requirements, over-the-counter drug manufacturers are turning a labeling update into a whole new package for their products.
PRODUCT UPDATE:
New desiccant styles are making insertion quick and easy.
Make Dispensing Exact with Tubes
Tubes offer the moisture and pressure resistance and sterility required for healthcare applications.
Flexible and Expandable Fillers
Filling systems offer improved changeover times and easy cleanup.
Minimizing Package Failures through Test
Check for leaks and other problems with new time-saving models.
CASE HISTORY:
Shrink-Sleeve Labeler Friendly at High Speeds
A labeler that applies full-body sleeves to bottles helps a pharmacy benefit manager meet the healthcare needs of its community.
REGULATORY FOCUS:
FDA Sheds Light on Drug Labeling
Two published guidances aim to clarify presentation issues with over-the-counter drug labeling.
LANGUAGE MATTERS:
When in Rome...
A distributor's failure to incorporate different versions of a language into its labeling strategies can significantly increase costs down the line.
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