Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) – Company News

At Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI), we are always working to stay at the forefront of our industry in terms of technology, standards, guidelines, and more.  We always have something new and exciting happening for our company. Please explore the news posts listed below to learn more about our latest company news, recent trends in our industry, new product offerings, and much more.

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How Barcode Software Supports Unit Dose Medication Labels

When healthcare personnel handle medications that can cause cancer, birth defects, or organ damage, the packaging around those drugs becomes a frontline safety tool. That is the world USP 800 was built for. For pharmaceutical compounding operations, hospital pharmacies, and repackagers, compliance is not optional, and the packaging systems you choose play a direct role in whether your facility meets the standard. Solutions from Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) are designed to support safe handling of hazardous drugs while keeping workflows fast, accurate, and traceable.

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How Standardized Packaging Workflows Reduce Medical Errors

When healthcare personnel handle medications that can cause cancer, birth defects, or organ damage, the packaging around those drugs becomes a frontline safety tool. That is the world USP 800 was built for. For pharmaceutical compounding operations, hospital pharmacies, and repackagers, compliance is not optional, and the packaging systems you choose play a direct role in whether your facility meets the standard. Solutions from Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) are designed to support safe handling of hazardous drugs while keeping workflows fast, accurate, and traceable.

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What Is Clinical Standardization Across a Health System?

When healthcare personnel handle medications that can cause cancer, birth defects, or organ damage, the packaging around those drugs becomes a frontline safety tool. That is the world USP 800 was built for. For pharmaceutical compounding operations, hospital pharmacies, and repackagers, compliance is not optional, and the packaging systems you choose play a direct role in whether your facility meets the standard. Solutions from Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) are designed to support safe handling of hazardous drugs while keeping workflows fast, accurate, and traceable.

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Case Study – Support You Can Count On: How MPI Keeps One California Hospital Pharmacy Running Smoothly

When healthcare personnel handle medications that can cause cancer, birth defects, or organ damage, the packaging around those drugs becomes a frontline safety tool. That is the world USP 800 was built for. For pharmaceutical compounding operations, hospital pharmacies, and repackagers, compliance is not optional, and the packaging systems you choose play a direct role in whether your facility meets the standard. Solutions from Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) are designed to support safe handling of hazardous drugs while keeping workflows fast, accurate, and traceable.

The Importance of Machine Design in Unit Dose Packaging

When healthcare personnel handle medications that can cause cancer, birth defects, or organ damage, the packaging around those drugs becomes a frontline safety tool. That is the world USP 800 was built for. For pharmaceutical compounding operations, hospital pharmacies, and repackagers, compliance is not optional, and the packaging systems you choose play a direct role in whether your facility meets the standard. Solutions from Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) are designed to support safe handling of hazardous drugs while keeping workflows fast, accurate, and traceable.

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The Importance of USP 800 in Pharmaceutical Packaging: What You Need to Know

When healthcare personnel handle medications that can cause cancer, birth defects, or organ damage, the packaging around those drugs becomes a frontline safety tool. That is the world USP 800 was built for. For pharmaceutical compounding operations, hospital pharmacies, and repackagers, compliance is not optional, and the packaging systems you choose play a direct role in whether your facility meets the standard. Solutions from Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) are designed to support safe handling of hazardous drugs while keeping workflows fast, accurate, and traceable.

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How to Increase Efficiency in Pharmacy Operations Without Increasing Staff

Pharmacy efficiency gains come from auditing where hours actually go, moving routine packaging and labeling off the licensed pharmacist, centralizing repackaging into one validated workflow, and using automation to expand shift capacity. The goal isn’t more headcount, it’s higher doses per labor hour.

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ROI of Automated Medication Packaging Systems: What Facilities Can Expect with MPI

Automated unit dose packaging delivers measurable ROI through lower cost per dose (CPD), faster throughput, reduced labor, fewer medication errors, and stronger compliance. For oral solids, facilities can expect a CPD of roughly $0.02–$0.03, depending on Class A or Class B materials. For oral liquids, $0.16–$0.17 per dose is a reasonable starting point, though viscosity, dose volume, and run length shift the math. The bigger your volume, the faster automation pays back.

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What Is Dual Sourcing in Pharmaceutical Packaging?

Dual sourcing means working with two qualified suppliers for the same material instead of relying on a single supplier. At MPI, dual sourcing across our vendor base helps us absorb shortages, tariff fluctuations, and global disruptions, so customers receive consistent pricing, reliable lead times, and uninterrupted packaging output.