2024 Pharmapack Europe Awards Winners
Companies that have made significant advancements in the field of drug delivery solutions, connected devices, and packaging that can be recycled
The winners of the 2024 Pharmapack Awards were announced by Pharmapack Europe on Jan. 24, 2024 at the Paris Expo in France. The winners were selected from four different categories, which were part of two separate awards: the Health Product Awards and the Exhibitor Awards.
The Health Product Awards are accessible to all participants in the pharmaceutical industry. The winners were selected in the categories of "eco-design" and "patient-centric design". The Exhibitor Awards were given to outstanding achievements in packaging and start-up innovation. The judges also recognized the exceptional quality of two second-place entries by awarding them Highly Commended honors. These entries stood out for their impressive packaging innovation and eco-design achievements.
Two awards were presented for a new injection molding technology that utilizes pulp instead of plastics, along with an innovative dispenser that has the potential to transform the delivery of medications through the nose, as stated in a press release by Pharmapack. Both were acknowledged for their creative approach to product development. The other awards were given for a system that allows for efficient and straightforward management of combinations of lyophilized injectable drugs and a single material, recyclable stick for pharmaceutical products.
Two honors were awarded for an innovative needleless vial and cap system and a dispenser that provides more accurate dispensing.
Exhibitor Innovation category
1.Packaging Innovation winner
Nissha Europe has been recognized for its innovative development of a pulp-injection autoinjector component. This groundbreaking injection molding technology utilizes pulp instead of traditional plastics, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking solutions. With pulp-injection, you can make a positive impact on the environment by using materials like pulp and starch instead of plastic. This method is commonly used for device components and secondary packaging. Furthermore, components created with this technology can easily be recycled through a standard paper recycling system. Thanks to its rigidity, pulp-injection is also suitable for intricate designs and precise dimensional accuracy.
2.Highly Commended
Coradin received recognition for its GREENIS dispenser, a precision tool created for dispensing serums and creams with utmost accuracy. The dispenser is crafted using 75% post-consumer recycled plastic.
3.Start-Up Innovation winner
Capa Valve Ltd was recognized for its innovative system, the Capa Valve, which enables the division of a regular syringe into a dual-chamber device. The Capa Valve involves incorporating two small components into standard syringes, making them ideal for prefilled applications. Pharmapack reports that only a limited number of companies provide dual-chamber syringes for sequential liquid delivery or diluent and lyophilized drug premixing. The main reasons for this are the high cost and perceived complexity associated with these syringes. The Capa Valve system offers a cost-effective solution for producing syringes of various sizes. It utilizes well-established fill/finish technology to provide a wide range of functionality.
Health Product Awards category
1. Patient-Centric Design winner
Dr. Ferrer Biopharma, a US-based company, has been recognized for its GentleMist Technology (GMT), a groundbreaking drug delivery device that is set to transform intranasal medication administration. The device is created with the intention of providing improved comfort, precise drug administration, and therapeutic advantages. Patients may struggle to follow their therapy due to the discomfort and pain caused by traditional nozzles, which can make the overall treatment experience challenging. GMT tackles this challenge by utilizing cutting-edge fluid dynamics principles and engineering expertise to develop a nasal spray nozzle that is both gentle and efficient.
2.Eco-Design winner
Rotor Print was recognized for its innovative creation of a reusable stick that can be used with various pharmaceutical products and applications. The press release from Pharmapack highlights that traditional sticks are made up of multiple layers of various materials, such as polyester, aluminum, paper, and polyethylene. Therefore, recycling these structures is challenging due to the complexity of separating the various layers. Rotor Print solved this issue by developing a new stick made up of three layers of the same material, which allows for easy recycling. The new design can be seamlessly integrated into existing processes, allowing laboratories to make a smooth transition without the need for costly new machinery. This marks Rotor Print's second consecutive victory, showcasing its innovative approach to pharmaceutical packaging. In 2023, the company was honored with an award for creating a top-notch 100% polyethylene teraphthalate blister that offers the same level of protection as the conventional aluminum lid or polyvinyl chloride.
3.Highly Commended
Klim-Loc Medical received recognition for its innovative needleless medical vial. This unique vial-and-cap system can be conveniently packaged during the fill/finish process and delivered as a completely needleless package. The system utilizes a unique composition, incorporating a nipple made of medical-grade polymer threaded onto an elastomer septum. Accessing the contents is made easy with a straightforward flip of the flip-off cap and a simple twist of the Luer-lock (threaded) syringe.
Source: Pharmapack
