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Marijuana Packaging: Beyond the Bag

November 9, 2018

From a packaging perspective, the legalization of marijuana — or more appropriately, taking it from prescription-only use to recreational — isn’t unusually complicated. Protect the product from moisture and oxygen. What about light? I’m not sure, but I guess there are those who will know.

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Emerging Technologies in Packaging Automation for Pharmaceuticals

Ensuring pharmaceutical safety goes beyond the supply chain.

Sean Riley

October 10, 2018

More pharmaceutical manufacturers are investing in automation strategies to improve their operations and services. Nearly 50 percent of pharmaceutical and medical device companies have line automation integration underway and will be tracking overall equipment effectiveness(OEE).

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FDA Favors Blister Packs In Battle Against Opioids

Benefits of unit-dose blister packaging include safeguarding medication efficacy, improved supply chain security and aiding medication adherence.

Walt Berghahn

March 15, 2018

In its most recent article, the HCPC reviewed how the FDA was looking at a variety of alternatives to stem the opioid epidemic. The HCPC has been involved in this effort by promoting the wide-ranging benefits of unit-dose blister packaging.