Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News
February 1998 PMP News
Selected Contents
OUR VIEW:
An Eye on the Future
The Automated Imaging Association offers a glimpse into industry trends that will increase the use of machine vision systems.
OUR VIEW:
Why Samples Make Sense
by Doug Stewart
Free samples, if packaged appropriately, can win over physicians.
OUR VIEW:
Medication Errors: Is Unit-Dose Packaging the Solution?
At a recent hearing, medical professionals advocated the use of unit-dose packaging to prevent medication dispensing errors in hospitals.
SPOTLIGHT:
Blisters in 1998: New Opportunities Emerge
by Karen G. Beagley
A series of regulatory developments will probably result in a growing market for blisters.
MEDICAL:
Cutting Costs and, Literally, Corners
by Tammy Flaherty
Packaging suppliers offer device manufacturers lidding and flexible packaging that will help reduce packaging costs.
PHARMACEUTICAL:
A Fresh Look at Tubes
by Jim Wagner
Tubes may be among the oldest, best established pharmaceutical packages, but they still face challenges.
PRODUCT UPDATE:
Fulfilling Fillers
Today's fillers operate quickly and accurately to help operators expedite packaging.
PRODUCT UPDATE:
Protecting and Decorating with Wrappers
Wrappers offer a variety of ways to protect and decorate healthcare packaging.
PRODUCT UPDATE:
Keeping Dry with Desiccants
New desiccant technologies suit even the most complex of packages.
PRODUCT UPDATE:
Protective Tubes
Pharmaceutical tubes are expected both to protect and to promote their contents.
CASE HISTORY:
Labeler Increases Productivity
A customized unit reduces processing time for material handling, conveying, and applying primary product labels.
REGULATORY FOCUS:
Compliance Guide Clarifies Rules for Iron Products
The document, published for small businesses, spells out how to comply with the new regulations for packaging drugs and supplements containing iron.
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