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An up-to-date blog, featuring the latest trends, news, and development within the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
How to Pack Medicine for Travel
When you’re packing all of your essentials when preparing to travel, you may not have given very much thought to how you pack your medicine. However, it’s important to do so correctly to ensure that you don’t have any issues later down the line. To keep your medicine safe and compliant while travelling abroad, Origin…
Michael McSorley appointed as new Managing Director of Origin
Global pharmaceutical solutions provider, Origin, has today appointed Michael McSorley as the new Managing Director. Michael’s Experience With almost a decade’s experience in the pharmaceutical section, Michael joins Origin after serving as Head of Business Development at AAH Pharmaceuticals, where he led a large, multi-disciplinary team and managed the route-to-market strategy, customer engagement, and external…
Origin’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices: Carma
Origin’s purpose is to bring life home through the safety of our packaging. But, alongside this, our purpose is also to protect our home by increasing our sustainable practices. Did you know that, according to National Geographic, Western Europe has gone from 80% forest cover to 34%? As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability,…
More pet owners searching online for DIY remedies to avoid vet bills
The Rising Trend of DIY Pet Care Amid Soaring Vet Costs In a bid to navigate the escalating expenses associated with veterinary care, a growing number of British pet owners are resorting to online searches for do-it-yourself remedies for their pets. Our revealing study has highlighted this trend, indicating that a worrying one in five,…
Origin’s Statement Relating to Shipping Issues in the Red Sea
The recent attacks on shipping in the southern Red Sea have led to many operators diverting sailings around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the area. This has resulted in an increase in journey time and a pinch on the availability of container space, pushing up costs. Origin’s unique manufacturing and supply chain structure…
Origin and CAPT: creating a safer world for our children
Origin is proud to announce that we have continued our Silver Patronage of the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). Our ongoing support of this dedicated charity is helping to improve child safety and bring life home for children. Ensuring the safety of all our customers is at the heart of what we do at Origin,…
Final Order and Dispatch Dates for 2023
As we are approaching the end of 2023, we would like to say THANK YOU for your continued custom and wish you and your family a happy festive period and a great New Year. We look forward to the privilege of supporting you throughout 2024 and beyond. In view of the upcoming holiday period, please…
What Is Tamper-Evident Packaging? – Benefits, Uses and Industry Regulations
Tamper-evident packaging is an important function of pharmaceutical packaging that improves user safety and ensures products are used as intended. But what does tamper-evident mean, and what importance does choosing this type of packaging have for your business? Read on to find out the function of tamper-evident packaging, its benefits, important relevant regulatory and legislative…
Origin study reveals reach of unverified online pharmacies
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…
