Safe and cost-efficient packaging of pharmaceutical products

To obtain approval for a new medication, pharmaceutical manufacturers have to provide packaging that meets all industry-typical requirements. And when it comes to market launches, every day counts. The sooner a product is available everywhere, the sooner patients will benefit and the high development costs can begin to pay off. However, pharmaceutical production has to be adapted quickly to increasing demand. Manually loaded packaging may be sufficient in the beginning, but a solution that can be automated is needed as quickly as possible following a successful launch. Many months can pass before a new approval with a machine-compatible packaging and the commissioning of a new line. On the other hand, manufacturers who build up a high production capacity even before the launch take on a significant investment risk.

Together with their customers, the experts from Faller and Schubert-Pharma develop pharma-compliant, fully recyclable carton packaging for all parenterals and a wide variety of dosage forms such as vials, ampoules, syringes, medical devices or combination products. The partners design and implement top-loading packaging processes that range from manual to fully automated. Faller’s PrePackaging Service is available to bridge machine delivery times and for smaller quantities: With the delivery of pre-assembled pharmaceutical packaging, manual filling is possible at the customer’s site. For medium packaging volumes, manufacturers can partially automate filling using Schubert’s mobile cobots. For full automation, Schubert-Pharma develops customised and highly reliable top-loading packaging lines in compliance with international standards.