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Trend report

Unpacking the True Cost of Pharmaceutical Packaging

Trend report

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Pharmaceutical Packaging

The pharmaceutical packaging sector has seen an increased amount of interest in the last few years. With record numbers of attendees, exhibitors, and speakers at this year’s Pharmapack 2024, and several upcoming regulatory changes regarding packaging across all industries, it is clear that packaging innovation for the pharma industry is and will continue to be a priority.


For the pharma industry and supply chain, there are many factors to consider when it comes to packaging. One of the top priorities is sustainability, both through operations and materials. The health of the planet is intrinsically linked to human health and must be addressed as part of every business decision in pharmaceutical packaging. However, as with all pharmaceutical products, packaging experts must also consider patient safety, drug efficacy, and the ultimate cost of the above.


In our latest Trend Report, we uncover what it’s truly costing pharmaceutical packagers to consider the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet, and Profit. With expert insight from the CiPPPA, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the European Co-Packers Association, and more, this report explores how the pharmaceutical industry can balance the health of their business with the health of the people and planet.

Contributors including

With thanks to our contributors for their time and expertise

Agnieszka van Batavia

Sustainability Manager Pharma Division

Constantia Flexibles International GmBH

Asmita Khanolkar

Senior Director

SMC Pharmaceutical Services, SMC Ltd

Christoph Lewening

Business Development Manager

Allpack group ag

Duncan Flack

Chairman

CiPPPA (Circularity in primary Pharmaceutical Packaging Accelerator)

Georgina Tomás

Packaging Material Manager

Ferrer

Sriman Banerjee

Head of Diagnostics, Software Devices & Packaging R&D Pharma Science

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Ton Knipscheer

Executive Director – European

Co-Packers Association (ECPA)

This Trend Report covers

  • Pharmaceutical packaging priorities
  • People, Planet, and Profit: a delicate balance
  • The role and cost of contract packaging organisations
  • Pharmaceutical packaging technologies and innovations
  • The future of the pharmaceutical packaging sector
Pharmaceutical Packaging