Panel Discussion: Packaging for the connected age

Panellists in this video:
• Mr Rahul Bhargava, Director – R&D Packaging, Packaging Prescriptions (MODERATOR)
• Mr Srinivas Sukasi, AGM, Packaging Development, MSN Laboratories
• Mr G V Srinivas, Associate Director – Packaging Research & Development, DifGen Pharmaceuticals
• Mr Bhupesh Mittal, Technical Packaging Program Lead – APAC, Bayer Consumer Healthcare
• Mr Bangarayya Mathamsetti, Senior Manager – Packaging and Development, Lyrus Life Sciences
• Mr Rajendra Shetty, Senior Manager – Packaging Innovation, Abbott Healthcare
• Mr B Ganesh, DGM- Packaging Development, Inventia Healthcare
• Mr Rajendra Prasad, Head, Senior Manager – Packaging Development, Maiva Pharma

Key Highlights:
[1] Smart packaging provides real-time monitoring, track and trace, and tamper-proof features to ensure safety, efficiency and efficacy of the product

[2] Minimising waste, making packaging accessible, and promoting effective use of materials are crucial elements of responsible pharma packaging

[3] Reduceable, reusable, recoverable and recyclable packaging must be practised for sustainable packaging

[4] Digitisation has the potential to expedite packaging R&D. In turn, it enhances patient engagement and experience at optimal cost

[5] Strengthening digital infrastructure and adopting advanced methods to collect, analyse and implement data are essential

[6] Smart pharma packaging has made progress, but there is still a long way to go. Fortunately, the industry is steadily advancing in this sphere

[7] Companies must recognise the areas within their organisation where digitisation can have the maximum impact