Panel Discussion: Balancing cost and innovation in pharma packaging

Panellists in this video:
• Mr Prasad Satam, VP – Packaging Research Development, Aurobindo Pharma (MODERATOR)
• Mr Loganathan S, AVP, Onesource Biopharma
• Mr Avinash Ballal, Head – Packaging Development, Serum Institute of India
• Mr Shivaji Chakraborty, Head – Packaging Development, Fresenius Kabi Oncology
• Mr Manjunath Nadella, Assistant VP & Head Packaging Development, Strides Pharma
• Mr Shantanu Shome, Former GM – Procurement, Pfizer Healthcare

Key Highlights:
[1] Innovative packaging solutions play a crucial role in improving production efficiency in the pharma industry

[2] A strategic design approach is essential to minimise overall packaging costs without compromising quality or compliance

[3] The pharma industry faces a growing threat from counterfeit drugs, making innovation in packaging a critical line of defense

[4] Modern pharma packaging must be patient-centric, inclusive, and technologically advanced

[5] The overall ecological impact of the process should be carefully considered when innovating in pharma packaging

[6] Strategic investment today can result in significant cost benefit tomorrow while ensuring value