Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News

November 1999 PMP News
Selected Contents

SPOTLIGHT
Syringes Reinvented to Address Safety Issues
by Annie Lubinsky

Manufacturers have developed advanced syringe systems to lower the risk of spreading infections.

MEDICAL FOCUS:
Bags and Pouches Hold Up to the Competition
by Erik Swain

Bags and pouches remain the most economical alternative for many needs.

PHARMACEUTICAL FOCUS:
Using Packaging to Promote Private-Label Drugs
by Greg Erickson

In order to promote the quality of their products, private-label marketers should devise their own packaging instead of copying that of the brand-name OTC drugs.

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT:
Thinking Small: The Emergence of Unit-of-Use Tubes
by Erik Swain

Tube suppliers are working to meet the needs of the unit-of-use pharmaceutical packaging market.

PRODUCT UPDATE:

Labelers Identify, Describe, and Track Products
Labelers enable packagers to keep printing operations in-house.

Capsule Fillers Ensure an Accurate Dose
Capsule fillers provide a convenient package for single or multiple doses of pharmaceuticals.

Safety Becomes Paramount for Parental Packaging
Concern for the safety of healthcare professionals and their patients has led to the creation of innovative parenteral systems.

Protecting and Finishing with Bags & Pouches
Bags and pouches offer breathability, peelability, barrier protection, and space for graphic design.

CASE HISTORY:
Protecting Artificial Skin

A flexible bag uses air chambers to protect a delicate biotech product from shipping hazards.

REGULATORY FOCUS:
FDA Proposes New Monograph for Otic Drugs

Topical OTC drugs used for treating or preventing water-clogged ears would get their own labeling rules.