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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. 

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…

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…

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines a clinical trial as a “Research study where one or more human subjects are prospectively assigned to one or more interventions to evaluate the effects of those interventions on health-related biomedical or behavioral outcomes.” More simply, a clinical trial is a study in which researchers administer medication or treatment to willing participants to…

Biological medical products, also known as biologics, or biopharmaceuticals, are being developed at a fast pace due to the consistently increasing demand throughout the healthcare industry. According to The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), biopharmaceuticals refer to “pharmaceuticals produced in biotechnological processes using molecular biology methods.”

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 […]

Pharmaceutical packaging refers to the process, materials, designs, and systems that package, label, and distribute drugs in a variety of healthcare markets.

With such a highly regulated industry, healthcare organizations and pharmacies must use specific packaging that meets the requirements set by regulatory authorities in the United States, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has been making use of the latest technology to help improve healthcare and meet regulatory compliance requirements. New technology trends, such as artificial intelligence and 3D printing, have provided innovative ways for the pharmaceutical industry to become more efficient and advance drug delivery, packaging, and development, while improving access […]

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 […]