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An up-to-date blog, featuring the latest trends, news, and development within the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
Origin Achieves ISO 13485 Certification for Best Practice in Medical Devices
As a leading UK pharmaceutical packaging company, we are pleased to announce we have been awarded ISO 13485 certification following an in-depth audit. The internationally agreed ISO standard is the main standard for medical devices and demonstrates to regulators our ongoing commitment to quality and best practice. ISO 13485 is a stringent standard…
Origin accepted into PHE National Microbiology Framework
Origin Ltd. is pleased to announce it has been accepted into the new national public health procurement scheme, designed to help grow capacity, push innovation and build resilience within the microbiology supply chain. Origin Healthcare Services will be included in the Framework Agreements under Public Health England’s National Microbiology Framework for Lot 1 (Diagnostics Goods and Services)…
R&D Activity Continues to Flourish in the Pharmaceutical Sector
With so much of the world being focused on the research and development activity on the vaccines for the omnipresent COVID-19 virus, it’s easy to overlook the parts of the biopharmaceutical industry and the progress it had made during 2020. 2020 was, for everyone, a tumultuous year, with a number of disruptions, but there were…
Building the UK’s domestic pharma manufacturing capability
The Coronavirus crisis brought into the spotlight shortcomings in the UK healthcare system and its supply chain – many of which the public would never have known about if it weren’t for these unprecedented times. Shortages in personal protective equipment at the start of the pandemic were the most widely covered in the media, but…
The Future of Medicinal Cannabis
There is no denying that one industry that has experienced exponential growth in recent times is the medicinal cannabis market. IMARC Group has predicted that the market will grow 15.3 per cent during 2021 – 2026. With that being said, let’s take a look at the medicinal cannabis market and what we can expect in…
Future Proofing Your Supply Chain
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many vulnerabilities in supply chains across different industries. The pharmaceutical industry was one of the key industries impacted, making it clear that action is needed to meet future challenges and cope with changing global supply chain requirements. Adopting an agile process in the supply chain can help meet varying demands, mitigating…
The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring
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 announces significant expansion to warehouse and logistics facilities
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…
The New UK Life Sciences and Diagnostic Industries
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…
