Pharmaceutical packaging, one of the most innovative sectors in Italy, plays a key role in ensuring product integrity, traceability and compliance with EU regulatory requirements. The ability to trace the path of a medicine along the entire distribution chain is essential to prevent counterfeiting, which not only harms manufacturers but also compromises patient safety. This mechanism is also indispensable for…
Centrality of the individual, sustainability and resilience. These are the pivotal points identified by the European Union for the development of Industry 5.0, a manufacturing paradigm more focused on the well-being of the individual, society and the Planet. The factory of the future, according to the EU's vision, will be increasingly smart. It will harness the potential offered by technological…
Biological medicines are products derived from living organisms, used in the treatment of serious diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. The active ingredients in these medicines are more complex, compared to non-biological products, so they require much more development time and cost, which limits patients' access to treatment. Biosimilar medicines, which have been used in the European Union…
Innovation Impact - Effects, Impact and Future of Technological Innovation, the study conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Rome Chamber of Commerce, was presented on October 13. Conducted on a sample of 4,000 people, in Italy, France, Germany and the United States, the research analysed the impact of new technologies in different areas through the participants' perceptions. According to…
Non-prescription medications contain widely used active ingredients and dosages of low toxicity, intended to treat mild, transient ailments that are very common during the change of seasons. These medicines have years of research and large case histories of use behind them, are periodically monitored by the Ministry of Health, and usually do not give rise to complex side effects. Assessment…
September 17, 2023 marks the 5th World Patient Safety Day. This year's campaign focuses on the importance of direct patient involvement in care processes (Engaging Patients for Patient Safety). In fact, there is evidence that the role of caregivers has a significant impact in terms of satisfaction, effectiveness and safety of treatment pathways. With the slogan "Elevate the voice of…
The pharmaceutical packaging sector, among the Made in Italy excellencies, adopts standards of innovation and excellence that ensure the integrity of the product at every stage of the manufacturing process, including transportation and storage. The moment the medicine reaches the consumer, it is important that this quality chain is not interrupted, so as not to alter the characteristics of the…
In recent years, nutraceuticals have established themselves as a Made in Italy excellence, investing in the efficacy of active ingredients, the quality of raw materials, innovation and sustainability. Driving the growing interest of consumers in new forms of food, in addition to a greater attention to their own health and well-being, is the idea of ethical and sustainable consumption, capable…
The pharmaceutical packaging sector boasts standards of innovation and excellence, which in recent years have contributed greatly to strengthening European and Italian leadership on the global stage. It therefore needs qualified profiles and 4.0 skills that can facilitate digital transition and sustainable development. This translates into hiring opportunities and career possibilities faster than in other areas, particularly for profiles capable…
Despite difficulties in supplies and the rising cost of raw materials, the Italian pharmaceutical industry still grew in 2022. Production was up 10 percent, with a total value of 38 billion euros and a 44 percent increase in exports. Signs that confirm the excellence of the Italian pharmaceutical supply chain, first in Europe with results that far exceed the main…
