Supply Chain Integrity Reduces Threats of Counterfeit Drug Products

In a recent Flash Report, Rx-360.org offered a summary of the proposed USP Chapter 1083 – Good Distribution Practices – Supply Chain Integrity.  In its report, Rx-360 noted that “globalization of all aspects of the pharmaceutical business has driven the need to address the threats of counterfeit or adulterated medication, devices and components, for which [...]

Testing for Container Closure Integrity Using Helium Leak Testing

Container closure integrity is defined as the ability and quality of a container closure system to provide protection and maintain efficacy and sterility during the shelf life of a sterile drug product. The ability of rubber components to prevent microbial ingress of parenteral containers can be measured by seal integrity. In practice, there are numerous [...]

Visual Inspection Can Help Spot Counterfeit Drug Products

Counterfeit drug products represent a growing issue for the health care industry and pose and increasing threat to patients.  The problem is so prevalent that the World Health Organization has established the International Medical Products Anti Counterfeiting Task Force (IMPACT) to combat counterfeit drugs on a global level. In its BEWARE Toolkit for health care [...]

Karhoefer to Present at Freeze Drying Technology Conference

West’s Sascha Karhoefer, Manger, Injectable Container Solutions, Europe, will present at the  2011 PDA Europe Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology Conference in Barcelona, Spain, October 25-28, 2011.  Karhoefer will present “Elastomeric Components and Innovative Plastic Caps for Container Closure Systems for Lyophilization Applications.” The presentation will focus on: •       Lyophilization stoppers and moisture content in lyophilized [...]

Introducing the Flip-Off® Seal Color Configurator

West has introduced a new, online Seal Color Configurator. With a few simple clicks, the Configurator allows users to select a separate color for the Flip-Off button and for the aluminum shell to create a unique Flip-Off seal combination that supports a customer’s brand and establishes product identity in a competitive market. A sample label [...]