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An up-to-date blog, featuring the latest trends, news, and development within the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
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…
Pharma R&D in 2021
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…
2021 Trends In Pharmaceutical Packaging
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…
Anti-counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical industry
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…
