Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) is excited to announce the release of our new Pak-EDGE^® UD Barcode Labeling Software Version 2.0. 

The latest edition of our customizable labeling program, which provides user interface for MPI’s packaging solutions, offers simplified access to packaging features, enhanced security options, increased library capabilities and additional design elements to users for their medication labeling needs.

The design enhancements and added improvements to our barcode labeling software support our commitment to hospital pharmacy and pharmaceutical professionals with establishing medication management that increases efficiency and enhances patient safety.

Learn more about barcode labeling software by visiting the product page on our website. Please feel free to contact us to speak with a product expert for additional information, pricing and to order Pak-EDGE^® UD Barcode Labeling Software Version 2.0 for your facility.

U.S. News & World Report released their 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings acknowledge hospitals for outstanding performance in delivering complex and common care while also helping patients find a hospital with the resources needed for skilled inpatient care, especially those with life-threatening or rare conditions.

Nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide were evaluated based on analysis gathered on performance in adult and pediatric clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. About 65% of the Top 20 hospitals are Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) customers and more than ¾ of them are repeat customers with more than one MPI packaging solution being utilized in their facility.

The rankings for the Honor Roll consider 15 areas of complex specialty care and 20 specific procedure and conditions, such as heart bypass and lung cancer surgery.

Please click here to view the complete list of recognized hospitals and the methodology used in the rankings.

Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) is pleased to announce that the company has completed a Type III Drug Master File (DMF) submittal to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This will enhance MPI’s customer partnerships by providing speed-to-market regulatory and technical support related to our packaging components with our medical and pharmaceutical market clients.

Establishing a DMF enables MPI to rapidly support customers’ compliance and filing needs within the pharmaceutical industry as well as meet the needs of pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and contract drug manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) for FDA-compliant liquid cup packaging capabilities.

“Typically, MPI has relied on our vendors and sub-vendors to obtain all necessary regulatory and technical documents, sometimes adding delays while awaiting critical support files, which could result in delayed FDA Filings by customers. Having a DMF allows us to better support our customers in meeting and exceeding expectations for regulatory and technical requirements, confirming a high-quality, safe product is delivered, and expediting the application process during a New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Filing (ANDA),” said John Zripko, President & CEO for MPI.

U.S. News & World Report released their 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings acknowledge hospitals for outstanding performance in delivering complex and common care while also helping patients find a hospital with the resources needed for inpatient care.

Nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide were evaluated based on analysis gathered on performance in adult and pediatric clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. About 65% of the Top 20 hospitals are Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) customers and more than ¾ of them are repeat customers with more than one MPI packaging solution being utilized in their facility.

The rankings for the Honor Roll consider 15 areas of complex specialty care and 17 specific procedure and conditions, such as heart bypass and lung cancer surgery.

Hospitals receive points if they were nationally ranked in the 15 specialties and if they were rated high performing in any of the procedures and conditions to make the Honor Roll. The more specialties and the higher their rank, the more points they acquired. Please click here to view the complete list of recognized hospitals and the methodology used in the rankings.

Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) has appointed John Zripko the new President/CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, John Zripko will succeed Andrew Bartels and assume responsibilities after a transition period.

John has 30+ years of experience leading packaging companies serving the pharmaceutical, medical, food, and other industries while achieving sustained, profitable growth. John possesses a unique blend of financial, technical, and commercial skills and is a perfect fit for MPI.

Andrew Bartels will remain involved with MPI as an owner, in an advisory role and as a key member of the board of directors.

“John has the required skillset and experience to take MPI to the next level as we continue to achieve our long-term growth goals in the core markets we serve, “said Andrew Bartels. “John joining MPI is in alignment with the partnership with The Zabel Companies to drive continued, long-term sustainable growth at MPI.”

John Zripko shares, “I am honored and excited to join MPI as the new President and CEO. Andy Bartels and his family built an incredible company which recently celebrated 50 years in business, and I am proud to have been chosen to lead MPI in the next chapter of continued growth and success. I would like to thank Andy and the Board of Directors for trusting me with this responsibility, and I’m glad to have joined the MPI family!”

Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) is excited to announce our new Fluidose^® Series 6 unit dose packaging system for oral liquid medication. 

With updated features and new technology, including a larger color touchscreen display, no tools required to reposition platform when packaging different cups sizes and expanded menu options, the Fluidose^® Series 6 improves the overall user experience while simplifying operation procedures.

The advanced design and added improvements support our commitment to providing hospital pharmacy professionals with establishing medication management that increases pharmacy efficiency and enhances patient safety.

Combined with our exclusive MPI-certified consumable materials and Pak-EDGE™ UD Barcode Labeling Software, customers have full confidence that a unit dose package containing detailed medication and barcode information is always delivered to patients. 

Learn more about the new liquid packaging and labeling solution by visiting the product page on our website.

Please feel free to contact us to speak with a product expert for additional information and pricing for the Fluidose^® Series 6 packaging system.

With many drugs facing an increased shortage risk as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the drug manufacturing industry, there is an increasing need for automation within hospital pharmacies.

Unit dose packaging has become an essential part of drug distribution and control within many health care facilities.  This form of pharmacy automation has proven to be safer for the patient, more efficient for the hospital and improves overall medication control and drug use monitoring.

Developing and implementing an in-house unit dose medication packaging operation within your hospital pharmacy can provide substantial advantages:

• Convenience– easily package bulk medicines into a unit dose form
• Increase Level of Patient Care and Safety – deliver medication to patient immediately, no delay
• Time Efficiency – eliminate the wait for outsourced repackaging vendors to package and deliver medications
• Economical – no extra cost of securing a third-party vendor to package medications or shipping charges
• Avoid Worries – no concern of manufacturers that do not produce treatment medications in a barcoded unit dose form or a manufacturer discontinuing the unit dose form of certain products
• Enables Securing Medication Stock Options – avoid drug shortages and cover expected demand