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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Smart Packaging Technologies for Improving Medical Packaging

In the fast-paced consumer goods industry, one innovation is quietly reshaping how we think about packaging: Smart Packaging.
Smart packaging integrates science and technology to create packaging solutions that use digital identifiers to monitor product quality and track a package’s journey. Smart packaging of consumer goods is used in food and beverage, retail, automotive, electronics, and medical industries.

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Medication Repackaging Guidelines: Best Practices for Safety and Efficiency

Prescription drug manufacturers often produce medications on a large scale. Pharmaceutical repackagers then acquire these medications in bulk and repackage them for distribution across diverse pharmacy markets within the healthcare industry.

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The Future of AI in Healthcare: Advanced Pharma Manufacturing, Limitations, & Precision Medicine

In the rapidly evolving landscape of medicine, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare and drug development. The integration of AI technologies in the pharmaceutical industry marks a significant shift towards more efficient, accurate, and innovative practices, particularly in drug discovery and patient care.

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MPI’s Drug Master File (DMF)

A Drug Master File (DMF) is a confidential document submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) containing detailed information about facilities, processes, or articles used in the manufacturing process, packaging, and storing of one or more human drugs. This is crucial in the regulatory process as it allows for a comprehensive review of the drug product, ensuring that it meets all the necessary regulatory requirements for safety, quality, and efficacy.

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Understanding the Differences: Biosimilar Drugs vs. Generic Drugs Explained

In the world of pharmaceuticals, there is a constant effort to provide patients with more affordable alternatives to brand-name medications. Two terms that often come up in this context are “biosimilars” and “generic drugs.” Both biosimilar and generic drugs are unbranded versions of existing medications offered at lower costs.

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Preserving Quality: Essential Factors in Pharmaceutical Transport

The pharmaceutical industry has made great strides in the past few decades with the development of new medications and technologies for the treatment of different diseases. When it comes to packaging and shipping of pharmaceutical products, the considerations for supply chain are elevated along the way. Pharmaceutical transportation must be efficient and compliant with stringent safety standards to ensure the quality of products is not compromised.

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Pharmacy Automation: Streamlining Pharmaceutical Processes

Pharmacy automation is the electronic process of sorting, packaging, distributing, and counting prescription medications. Automation has revolutionized nearly every aspect of the pharmacy industry, from how prescriptions are filled, and packaged to how inventory is managed, how patients are educated on their new medications, and even how patients take and manage their medications at home. 

Decentralizing Health: The Role of Blockchain in Pharmaceuticals

The blockchain is the technological revamp of the public ledger. Though it is most often associated with the financial world, technology can be applied to nearly any industry. This shared database groups transactions and then protects them with a unique signature for each category…

Prepackaged Medication Dispensing: The Future of Pharmacy

Accuracy and adherence are top priorities throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Proper medication administration can greatly affect patient outcomes, and mistakes can lead to serious consequences. To optimize the drug distribution process, many organizations are turning to prepackaged medication dispensing…