Strengthening U.S. pharmaceutical supply: SCHOTT Pharma inaugurates expanded vial production in Lebanon, PA

– SCHOTT Pharma inaugurates new capacity for core and specialty vials at its site in Lebanon, PA, supporting future growth in the region.
– Over 60 million USD investment supported by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) strengthens the U.S. domestic medical supply chain…

For safety reasons, packaging in the pharmaceutical industry is usually single-use. Together with Takeda and Corplex, SCHOTT Pharma is now closing the recycling loop for the first time. (Image: SCHOTT Pharma)

Polypropylene is extracted from the used trays, which in turn can be used to produce new trays for packaging and transporting pharmaceutical vials or cartridges. (Image: SCHOTT Pharma)

SCHOTT Pharma, Corplex, and Takeda are working together to promote the circular economy in the pharmaceutical industry. (Image: SCHOTT Pharma)

20.01.2025
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Transport

SCHOTT Pharma, Corplex, and Takeda successfully demonstrated closed-loop recycling

Circular packaging without compromising patient safety

– Together with Takeda and Corplex, SCHOTT Pharma successfully completed a ton-scale pilot study to increase resource efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
– The large-scale study demonstrated the technical and supply chain feasibility of closing the loop for tray…

SCHOTT Pharma’s innovative nest design for pre-sterilized cartridges promotes efficiency and sustainability. (Image: SCHOTT Pharma/Oana Szekely)

16.01.2025
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Packaging, Foil

SCHOTT Pharma unveils innovative nest design for ready-to-use cartridges

Next-level efficiency and sustainability

– New diamond-shaped nest design for ready-to-use (RTU) cartridges boosts efficiency in pharmaceutical filling processes by up to 67% and significantly reduces CO2 emissions by close to 25% in the supply chain for 1.5 ml RTU cartridges.
– Depending on the specifications of the cartridges, the new nes…

The 10 ml RTU cartridges from SCHOTT Pharma protect highly sensitive biologics and are compatible with injectors to simplify self-administration for patients. (Photo: SCHOTT Pharma/Oana Szekely) / SCHOTT Pharma’s 10ml RTU cartridges protect sensitive biologics and are compatible with on-body devices to simplify subcutaneous self-administration. (Image: SCHOTT Pharma/Oana Szekely)

21.07.2024
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Medicines

SCHOTT Pharma launches large format ready-to-use cartridges for on-body devices

Driving subcutaneous self-injection of large volume doses

– SCHOTT Pharma introduces new 10ml ready-to-use (RTU) cartridges, specifically designed to store highly sensitive biologics used to treat cancer, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular conditions, genetic disorders, and immunological diseases.
– The proven container compatibility with devices allows pa…

Rendering of the new planned SCHOTT Pharma manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina.

The prefillable polymer syringes SCHOTT TOPPAC® enable storage of pharmaceuticals at -80°C, allowing the administration of mRNA vaccines and other biological therapies. (Photo: SCHOTT) / SCHOTT TOPPAC® prefillable polymer syringes allow for deep cold storage of drugs at -80°C, enabling administration of mRNA vaccines and other biologic therapies. (Picture: SCHOTT)

Many of the large US pharmaceutical companies use SCHOTT syriQ® prefillable glass syringes for storing and administering vaccines, biologics, and GLP-1 medications. (Photo: SCHOTT)

31.03.2024
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New building

SCHOTT Pharma to Expand in the U.S. with New Prefillable Syringe Manufacturing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina

– With $371 million investment, new site to add over 400 jobs to the region
– First U.S. manufacturing facility to fill demand for domestic supply of glass and polymer prefillable syringes that deliver mRNA, GLP-1, and other therapies

SCHOTT Pharma, a pioneer in pharmaceutical drug containment solutio…

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