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Structural and graphics package design

Reports cover package development of materials that provide structural and/or graphic benefits required by manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Shadow Beverages, GNC enter ready-to-drink beverage market

Advanced Nutrition Beverage line employs 38-mm compression-molded polypropylene caps on PET bottles....

Simple hair care for all reflected in redesign for PERT

Bold label graphics refresh for first 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner product helps PERT Plus establish itself as a simple hair-care solution in a sea of micro-segmented products....

New unit-dose spray device for cancer patients

Single unit-dose device disperses a fine mist under the tongue for breakthrough cancer pain....

Self-closing pump serves Weleda’s new BIB body lotions

Lends users a 360-degree application, exact dosing, and efficient evacuation as part of a bag-in-bottle system....

Test tube-shaped package for cosmetics

Lip balm redesign 'fuels femininity'

Mentholatum updates the look of its Softlips brand of lip balms to appeal to a more contemporary and sophisticated female consumer, trending toward natural expression....

FDA considering waiving some prescription requirements

Agency to seek public input on allowing popular meds to switch from Rx-to-OTC to improve patient access to certain meds, which could impact package design and labeling....

Improvement needed in medical/healthcare packaging, says study of arm amputees

Both one- and two-handed study respondents struggle with such packaging, but 'innovation platforms' suggest better designs....

Glass provides striking appearance for anti-aging product line

Three crème jars and three glass flacons employ fire polish finish and spray technology to lend a distinctive appearance for Yves Saint Laurent's Forever Youth Liberator line....

Service for developing optimum packaging

BilcareOptima™ advanced forced drug degradation analysis determines a pharmaceutical product's susceptibility to environmental factors, most prevalently humidity, temperature, and light, to recommend the perfect packaging solution before the product is packaged. Prevents over-packaging and helps reduce costs; provides recommendations...

Video: New carton protects product and increases line efficiency

Clondalkin Group's Cushion Carton is a new carton with a cushion on both sides, so product is fully enclosed. This fully automated package allows for reduced downtime and packaging costs, as well as an increase in line efficiency....

Video: Rx series Child Resistant Pack new focus for Burgopak

Mark Symonds, Managing Director of Burgopak discusses the importance of the Rx series child-resistant pack to the North American market....

Pharmapack awards announced in Paris

Packaging that protects against sharps, and a child-resistant slider pack earn honors at Pharmapack Europe 2012....

Podcast: Nurses, packaging and technology

Healthcare Packaging editor Jim Butschli discusses the input of nurses and medical professionals in the package development process, and how that input is valued by companies such as Medtronic Spinal and Biologics, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of J&J, and Covidien...

Sam's Club introduces new Simply Right vitamin line

Reformulated vitamin and supplement line replaces Sam's Club Member's Mark line, using package design based on member feedback....

'Inclusive design' approach to packaging benefits Nestlé and its customers

Company aims to make its products safer and easier to use, with Boost and Nescafé Gold serving as good examples....

Guthy-Renker selects airless system for skin crème

Direct sales company uses 15- and 30-mL pumps for new Meaningful Beauty Cindy Crawford Anti-Aging Crème Serum....

2012-A year of exceptional packaging opportunities

Six trends and drivers will shape packaging agendas in 2012, according to Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions....

Sunkist's pouch tops Healthcare Packaging's top 10 in 2011

Package innovation, trends, regulations, and track-and-trace issues pique reader interest....

Swiss company selects multidose dispenser for eye care product

TRB Chemedica is first to use preservative-free Opthalmic Squeeze Dispenser for its dry eye treatment....

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