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Meet the maker: EPM talks to Jennifer Dressman

Here, we talk to the newest member of Certara’s Simcyp Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), Professor Jennifer B. Dressman, PhD.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 21 Sep 2017

Meet the maker: EPM talks to Jennifer Dressman

Unify and improve — survey findings reveal streamlining processes key to study improvement

A new life sciences survey has revealed near-universal agreement across the industry that clinical systems and processes must be streamlined to improve study speed and quality. Here, Rik Van Mol tells us more…

By Rik Van Mol

/ 20 Sep 2017

Unify and improve — survey findings reveal streamlining processes key to study improvement

Instruments of change: Exploring technological advancements and their use in healthcare

In this article, François Feig, head of Global General Medicine and Endocrinology, Merck, explores technological advancements in healthcare and how they can be used to improve patients’ lives.

By Fran\u00e7ois Feig

/ 20 Sep 2017

Instruments of change: Exploring technological advancements and their use in healthcare

A digital health age — how to take on the challenges of this advancing field

Digital health is a major trend topic in pharma with many companies investing in the field and looking at ways the tech can be utilised. In this Q&A, Norbert Haberland speaks about how Datwyler is taking on the challenges of this advancing field

By Norbert Haberland

/ 20 Sep 2017

A digital health age — how to take on the challenges of this advancing field

Leader of the pack(aging): Essentra discusses the importance of design and patient-adherence

We talk to Rupert Taylor, global category manager — Healthcare & Personal Care, about the importance of patient adherence and the various design features that help make packaging safe, simple and specialised.

By Rupert Taylor

/ 20 Sep 2017

Leader of the pack(aging): Essentra discusses the importance of design and patient-adherence

Age of automation — what are the advantages in pharma packaging?

Head of operations at Sharp Clinical Services, Dave Wilson, reveals how automating packaging lines can benefit clinical trial supply and what should be considered before introducing new technology.

By Dave Wilson

/ 19 Sep 2017

Age of automation — what are the advantages in pharma packaging?

Beyond surface value — making label management less superficial

AMPLEXOR’s Romuald Braun explores the potential to make label management a less superficial activity.

By Romuald Braun

/ 19 Sep 2017

Beyond surface value — making label management less superficial

Traditionally packaged: What are the benefits of ampoules?

Ampoules are a traditional type of primary packaging for pharmaceutical drugs that offer a good choice for emerging markets. Here, Lothar Haaf and Dr Volker Rekowski discuss the benefits of this product.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 19 Sep 2017

Traditionally packaged: What are the benefits of ampoules?

Child’s play: Key aspects to consider for child-resistance packaging

Packaging technology has undoubtedly progressed, but, it is unclear as to whether this is paralleled in creating a suitable level of child resistance. Here, Richard Quelch discusses some of the key aspects of making medicine packaging child resistant

By Richard Quelch

/ 18 Sep 2017

Child’s play: Key aspects to consider for child-resistance packaging

Rising through the global ranks: British manufacturing on the up, according to new data

Facts and figures published by the manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, and Santander show that British manufacturing has climbed up the global rankings to now be the eighth largest industrial nation.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 18 Sep 2017

Rising through the global ranks: British manufacturing on the up, according to new data

The UK talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk on NHS innovation, says BIA

Data published by the BioIndustry Association (BIA) has revealed that most healthcare professionals are not aware of government-led initiatives, such as the Accelerated Access Review, aimed at improving innovation adoption across the NHS.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 15 Sep 2017

The UK talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk on NHS innovation, says BIA

Temperature control: How packaging plays a vital role in global cold chain logistics

As temperature-control requirements to maintain a pharma compound’s stability are constantly evolving, innovation in packaging is increasingly playing a vital role in global cold chain logistics. Paul Terry, Peli BioThermal, tells us more

By Paul Terry

/ 15 Sep 2017