An up to date blog on the latest trends, news and developments within the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced the medical industry to adapt significantly. While everybody has witnessed the uptake of remote operation, from remote workers to standard GP appointments, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has firmly come into its own. But how is the medical industry using Remote Patient Monitoring to change the healthcare industry, perhaps forever?…
Origin Pharma Packaging has opened a new warehouse facility in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, expanding on its logistics and storage site in Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire. In addition to Origin’s logistics warehouse in Melton (25,000 sq. ft), the new facility in Scunthorpe boasts 86,000 sq. ft, set within a 5.9-acre site. It houses 4,900 fully…
Two new emerging industries in the UK in light of the pandemic are already showing promise with aseptic filling. This guide delves into the details of these sectors and how they have been impacted by COVID-19. In light of the pandemic, there have been two new industries emerging in the scientific communities, standing out above…
There are some truly exciting prospects for the pharmaceutical industry in 2021. In the last year or so, there have been many changes made across the entire industry due to the rush to create a safe vaccine to combat the COVID-19 virus, resulting in more innovation and positive change than ever before. However, the momentum…
In 2020, all eyes were on the pharmaceutical industry as the race for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments began. With vaccines now being rolled out all over the globe, it’s time to look to the future and what 2021 could bring. The pharmaceutical packaging industry has been experiencing substantial growth for several years, and could exceed…
How do counterfeit pharmaceuticals find their way into the supply chain? “Counterfeit pharmaceuticals is the world’s largest fraud market, worth over $200 billion per year. The link between fake drugs and organised crime is well established, as sophisticated criminal networks try to get their slice of the ever-growing and profitable pharmaceutical industry. While small isolated traffickers engaged…
The team here at Origin Pharma Packaging is delighted to announce the recent addition of our dedicated cleanroom environment. This state-of-the-art facility enables us to take our packaging solutions to a whole new level, including the aseptic filling and sterile packaging of pharmaceutical and healthcare products ready for the consumer. Built to rigorous standards The…
Origin, has secured a licence to export registered medical products to the U.S from the U.S Food and Drug Administration. The Certificate of Drug Establishment Registration has been issued by Registrar Corp for alcohol-based antibacterial hand sanitiser gel. Origin has secured an initial co-order of 15 million units which will be filled and packaged at…
The Coronavirus crisis has affected almost every country on the planet, and there has never been more interest in the processes of developing drugs and vaccines. As case numbers continue to rise, and teams of dedicated scientists work around the clock to develop new treatments and create a vaccine, it’s fascinating to take a closer…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changing technology for all industries, not just pharmaceuticals. Over the past few years, we’ve already seen how AI can benefit the healthcare sector. It’s redefining how scientists develop new drugs and find cures, how doctors diagnose, treat and make sense of clinical data, and how drug adherence is managed. However,…