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Anderson
Packaging Commercializes two Applications in Proprietary IntuiDose™ Design
Contract Pharmaceutical Packager Launches Products in Compliance Prompting,
Child Resistant Drug Packaging
1-11-2010
 Rockford, IL
(January 11, 2010) - Anderson Packaging announces the first two commercial
applications of the IntuiDose™ child resistant, compliance prompting package.
The IntuiDose™ design was developed by AmerisourceBergen Packaging Group to
offer the highest level of child resistance, while focusing on making the
package easy to open for elderly or handicapped consumers. The design features
simple push-through dispensing of medication, at the same time providing F=1
child resistance using the Consumer Product Safety Commission's established
testing protocol. Both commercial applications were launched using Anderson's
automated packaging systems.
One design is supplied
as a four panel wallet, utilizing a 14-day Physician Sample / Starter Pack
format that includes extensive compliance prompting features and educational
tools including a 12 week planning tool, daily tracker, and a patient
guidebook. The other design launched is a 10 day anti-inflammatory therapy
designed as a two panel compliance prompting package. This pharmacy pack
features multiple products strengths in the course of treatment, using concise
graphics and instructions to guide the patient through the dosing regiment.
"The IntuiDose™ is the
natural choice as a platform for brands to introduce their product in a
compliance prompting package," states Phil DiGiacomo, Vice President of Sales
and Marketing at Anderson Packaging. "IntuiDose™ is a format that is very
consumer friendly for accessibility and meets the very stringent F=1 standards
for child resistance. It provides extensive area for patient education and
tools to aid adherence. We were able to work closely with our customers at each
stage of the development process, ensuring close collaboration from concept to
commercialization."
Anderson Packaging
Anderson Packaging, a
business unit of AmerisourceBergen Packaging Group, a subsidiary of the
AmerisourceBergen Corporation, is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical
contract packagers in the United States. With extensive experience in new
product launches and process startup, Anderson offers specialized services such
as package development, including design of child-resistant and patient
compliance prompting features, as well as process development, including
in-house tooling design and manufacture. Anderson maintains a progressive
process, facilities and validation program in the contract packaging industry,
while continuing a record of superior quality and service. For more
information, visit: www.AndersonPackaging.com
About AmerisourceBergen
Packaging Group
AmerisourceBergen
Packaging Group, a subsidiary of the AmerisourceBergen Corporation, provides
pharmaceutical packaging and its related services. The subsidiary consists of
three business units including: American Health Packaging in Columbus, OH,
Anderson Packaging in Rockford, IL and Brecon Pharmaceuticals in Hay-on-Wye,
United Kingdom. The businesses have the capabilities to produce customized
packaging for pharmaceuticals using proprietary formats to help improve patient
compliance and provide value to manufacturers.
AmerisourceBergen is one
of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United
States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical
manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel,
the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce
costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range
from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and
pharmaceutical consulting services. With more than $70 billion in annual
revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs
approximately 10,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #26 on the Fortune 500
list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
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