An up to date blog on the latest trends, news and developments within the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
What is tamper-evident packaging? Tamper evident packaging is a form of packaging, which is designed to protect products and provide additional security for users. Tamper-evident (TE) packaging is used in many industries, and it offers a wide range of benefits for organisations and their customers. In some sectors, for example, pharmaceuticals, companies must adhere…
Antihistamines are the most-searched home remedy but can be dangerous – Online searches for paracetamol and ibuprofen are also high, despite the risk of being toxic – A new study by pharmaceutical experts Origin has revealed online searches by pet owners seeking to give their pets human medicines are rising amid the cost-of-living crisis. Pet…
The pharmaceutical e-commerce space has been developing and maturing for years, but it experienced massive pandemic-induced growth. And the e-pharmacy market is expected to be worth USD 136,160.27 million by 2026. Its significant growth owes to a rise in the number of government initiatives supporting the adoption of online purchase of medicines during the pandemic…
Child safety is an ethical duty that unites businesses across a range of industries and child-resistant (CR) packaging, should be a focal point for the immediate and long-term future. This type of packaging can relate to virtually any product, ranging from medication packaging to cleaning items. In short, childproof packaging should be used whenever…
Cleanroom manufacturing for packaging is a process that ensures products are packed in a controlled environment. This means that pollutants and contamination such as microbes, dust, and other particles are kept out of the packaging process, which is an essential part of ensuring products in the pharmaceutical sector are safe. The problem of…
Beginning 1st April 2022, The UK Government and HMRC are introducing The Plastic Packaging Tax which will apply a £200 per tonne tax on all liable plastic packaging components manufactured or imported into the UK. There are some exceptions to the tax such as where a minimum of 30% of product weight is made up…
Origin Pharma Packaging was recently announced by BioNow as a Finalist for the awards: Bionow Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Award Sponsored by SRG The other finalists that have been shortlisted are the following: Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory, Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory Aptamer Group, Optimer®-enabled Microtox®PD Wastewater Monitoring for COVID-19 Origin Healthcare Services, Aseptic Filling…
According to Forbes, the packaging of pharmaceutical products is the biggest obstacle to accessing advanced vaccines and therapies by patients who need them most. While the pharmaceutical industry is innovating and inventing new drugs, the drugs may not get to the user in perfect condition. But thankfully, recent trends in the industry are about to…
Glass packaging is highly common for use in the pharmaceutical industry. They offer an abundance of benefits, which is essential for the longevity, concentration, and safety of what is stored inside. They are ideal for packaging solutions are they are easy to sterilize, great for protecting the contents from ultraviolet rays, do not react with…