ABOUT WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC.
West is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of lifesaving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. We are guided by our core values of Passion for Customers, Leadership in Quality and One West team and these values underpin our purpose to improve patient’s lives. With nearly a century of experience, we work together with our customers to support patient health and fuel a brighter future with product innovation.
West works by the side of customers from concept to patient to develop products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world’s pharmaceutical drug supply.
- Stoppers and seals for injectable packaging systems: help ensure drug compatibility and stability and protect drugs from environmental impact to help maintain quality and safety while also supporting operational efficiency.
- Syringe and cartridge components: enable a more consistent injection rate to help patients receive accurate dosing with their treatment regimens, minimize drug overfill and microbial contamination.
- Self-injection systems: offering innovative, patient-centric technologies that are easy to use, which have the potential to improve the self-injection experience for patients while mitigating risks.
- Containment and delivery systems: West’s historical experience provides the knowledge and understanding the importance of selecting the correct packaging system with the patients’ health, operational efficiency, drug compatibility and drug stability in mind.
WEST CONTRACT MANUFACTURING TEAM is focused on serving the needs of healthcare companies by providing a single-source solution from product conceptualization through manufacturing and final packaging. West’s team harnesses a powerful combination of innovation, technology, infrastructure and expertise to serve the pharmaceutical, medical and consumer industries. West contract manufacturing harnesses a powerful combination of innovation, technology, infrastructure and expertise to serve the pharmaceutical, medical and consumer industries. Along with more than 50 years of experience, we bring customers quality, safety and reliability in injection molding, contract assembly and finished packaging from our eight locations throughout North America and Europe.
WEST ANALYTICAL SERVICES: has a vast expertise and experience in extractables and leachables, particle analysis, container closure integrity, and performance and packaging/delivery systems among other methodologies. The team’s understanding of materials and delivery systems and their compatibility with the drug product can assist customers in designing studies and in navigating the challenging and evolving regulatory landscape.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)
As a company with the mission to improve patient lives, it stands to reason that we are equally committed to a sustained investment in creating a healthier environment. West believes that, as a global organization, we have a duty and obligation to contribute to building a healthier world and that each of us, working together, can make a difference. We strive to be stewards of a sustainable future by factoring environmental considerations into every aspect of our business. We believe that sustainable practices are directly related to sustainable economic performance and the creation of healthy communities.
A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
An integral part of the healthcare industry, West is committed to delivering quality products that meet the exact product specifications and quality standards customers require and expect. This focus on quality includes excellence in manufacturing, scientific and technical expertise and management. A Patient- First Focus is part of West’s DNA, and we take our responsibility to maintain patient safety very seriously. The slogan of “Every Dose, Every Time – 100% Commitment” is visible throughout West’s manufacturing sites, a constant reminder of our commitment to quality.
A CARING CORPORATE CITIZEN
West has a long and distinguished history of giving back to our communities, and a commitment to philanthropy is embedded in all that we do. The Company contributes to a wide range of organizations working to improve our world. The Herman O. West Foundation, an independently managed 501 (c) (3) entity sponsored by West, is committed to giving to children with special needs in the areas and communities where West employees live and work. Additionally, the West without Borders employee-led fundraising campaign encourages active participation at every local West site.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND CONTAINMENT AND DELIVERY OF INJECTABLE MEDICINES
From trends in self-injection systems and biologic drug delivery to discussions on how to scale up complex medical devices and compliance with governmental regulations and industry guidances, the West Knowledge Center seeks to serve the industry by providing helpful insights and information.
Register today to gain access to all the information the West Knowledge Center provides, including technical reports and bulletins, case studies, scientific posters, and more.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
530 Herman O. West Drive
Exton, PA 19341-1147
UNITED STATES
Phone: 610-594-2900
Contact: info@westpharma.com Attn: Dan Meyer
INTEGRATED SERVICES & SOLUTIONS
SCIENTIFIC POSTERS
- Risk Management And The Combination Product Testing Strategy
- Enabling Consideration Of Packaging In The Early Stage Of Combination Product Development
- Enablement Of Patient Centric Solutions Through Integrated Drug-Device Development
- Improvements In NovaPure Plungers For Syringes In Autoinjector Systems
ONCOLOGY CONTAINMENT AND DELIVERY
BIOLOGIC CONTAINMENT AND DELIVERY
FEATURED ARTICLES
- A Robust Extractables Data Package Helps Drive Patient Safety
- Vial Containment Systems Based On Elastomer 4031/45 Gray
- Improve Speed To Market By Mitigating Vial And Stopper Incompatibility
- Design Verification Testing Of Combination Products
- How Recent Trends Impact Bringing Your Molecule To Market
- A Practical Packaging Components Checklist For Emerging Biotechs
- Lifecycle Planning For Containment And Delivery Of Biologics Drug Products
- Understanding Injectable Drug Container Closure Systems
- Characterizing The E&L Profile Of Stoppers For Drug Stability
- The Use Of Injectable Packaging From Early Development To Commercialization
- Inspection Of Injectable Products For Visible Particulates
- How To Protect A Modern Silicone Oil-Sensitive Biologic Drug For Self-Injection Of 2.25mL
- Overcoming The Challenge Of Maintaining Sterility At Low Temperature Storage
- Containment Solutions To Help Emerging Biologic Companies
- How To Ensure Correct Component Selection When Outsourcing To A CMO
- A Risk-Based Approach To Injectable Combination Product Development
- West Expands Corning Collaboration And Launches First Product
- The Dynamic Regulatory Environment Of Drug-Device Combination Products
- West Makes Minority Investment In Dublin-Based Latch Medical, A Developer Of Vaccine And Biologics Delivery Platforms
- Reducing Lead Time & Optimizing Costs
- West Introduces Daikyo Crystal Zenith® 2.25mL Insert Needle Syringe System At BIO International Convention
- Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer To Invest More Than $70 Million In Kinston Expansion
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces West Contract Manufacturing Expansion Creating 110 Jobs In West Michigan
- West Announces Landmark Collaboration With Corning In Pharmaceutical Injectable Drug Delivery
- West Pharmaceuticals And MEDX Xelerator Sign Strategic Collaboration
- West Launches New Vial2Bag Advanced™ 20mm Admixture Device
- West Expands NovaGuard™ Platform of Products for Safe and Effective Injectable Drug Delivery
- West And Janssen Biotech Agreement To Develop A New Self-injection Technology
- Holistic QbD: A Key To Improved Profitability And Sustained Competitive Advantage With Sterile Pharmaceutical Products
- Sterilization Of Ready-To-Use Components
- Gamification: The Answer To Pharma's Non-Adherence Crisis?
- The Importance Of Strategic Alliance Partners In Biopharmaceuticals
- Addressing Glass Particulates In Injectable Drug Formulations
- Gene Therapy: Maintaining Sterility At Low Temperature Storage
- Best Practices For Ensuring Quality In Biologic Products
- Understanding Risks Of Biologic Drugs And Injectable Drug-Device Combination Products
- Testing For Parenteral Packaging And Delivery Systems
- A Proactive Approach To Reducing Particulate Risk
- Extractables And Leachables – Assessing Risk In A Complex Landscape
- Improving The Patient Experience Without Sacrificing Quality Of Care
- Why Connect An Auto-Injector To A Smartphone?
- Trends In Prefillable Syringe Systems Concerning Volume And Viscosity
- When Glass Vials Fail At Low Temps, Consider A Cyclic Olefin Polymer System
- Guidelines For Selecting A Medical Device Contract Manufacturer
- Trends In Drug Delivery: The Growth Of Cartridge Based Technology
- Create An Effective Risk Management Program
- Orphan Drugs – Small Batches That Demand Attention
- NovaPure Stoppers - The Right Choice For Oncology Drugs
- Selecting A Strategic Partner For Your Combination Product
- Reduce Costs And Improve Adherence For Self-Administration Of Biologics