Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies globally, rely on West for standard-setting systems and device components for parenterally administered medicines.
West applies proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing innovation to advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed and rapid market availability of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and consumer health care products.
Helping Ensure Safe Drug Administration
West is a leader in developing delivery systems that enhance the administration of pharmaceuticals. Customers rely on West’s packaging systems and components for safety, efficiency, reliability and leading-edge technologies that help improve drug administration.
West supports its customers’ product development from the time an active molecule is discovered, through the clinical, commercial and post-commercial phases.
West serves a global customer base, with headquarters in Lionville, Pennsylvania, and sales, manufacturing, and research and development centres in Asia and Australia, Europe, and North and South America.
West applies material expertise in elastomer, metal, plastic, and multi-material technologies and incorporates clean room manufacturing and processing.
West facilities have earned appropriate ISO certifications and they comply with applicable Current Good Manufacturing Practices. In addition, facilities meet the standards for registration with the Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Agency as required.
Today's pharmaceutical and biotech discoveries lead to innovative new therapies that will become tomorrow's healthcare solutions. West is in the forefront of advancing those therapies with delivery systems that enhance the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals.
PREFILLABLE SYRINGES
Products for Improved Patient Safety
West’s components fit prefillable syringes manufactured by all major suppliers and are designed to maintain the quality and safety of the packaged drug product. They’re free of natural rubber and comply with the major pharmacopoeias. For specialized applications, West applies its research, technical and engineering services to develop an alternative that meets the customer’s requirements.
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For customers requiring a total system solution, West provides syringes manufactured from a cyclic polyolefin material suitable for biopharmaceutical drugs.
The system includes a piston and nozzle cap that provide maximum functional and barrier protection properties. :: Visit West Pharma ::
SAFETY & ADMINISTRATION
SYSTEMS
Enhanced Drug Administration through Advanced Technologies
West’s safety and administration systems enhance drug reconstitution, mixing and transfer through advanced technologies. West and its subsidiary, Medimop Medical Projects Ltd., are global leaders in the design and manufacture of needleless devices and product packaging systems that safely and efficiently connect, interface, mix and filter injectable drugs in vials, bags, ampoules and syringes.
West’s systems are easy to use, help promote safety and compliance and do not require changes to drug manufacturing processes. The systems work with existing drug vials – there is no need for expensive re-registration or capital investment.
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ENHANCED PROCESSING
Adding Value through
Improved Performance
West’s ongoing research and pharmaceutical processing expertise have made West and its affiliates the worldwide leaders in value-added technologies that improve the chemical and functional properties of stoppers and syringe components.
The documented, validated Westar® process provides customers with stoppers and syringe components delivered ready-to-sterilize or ready-to-use.
By applying coatings and films to stoppers and syringe components, West can improve a closure’s performance. Barrier films can help reduce the risk of interaction between the drug and the stopper, protecting the drug from contamination. Lubricity films can enhance performance on filling lines.
Westar® is a registered trademark of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., in the United States and other jurisdictions.
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Quality and Safety in Drug Packaging
West’s stoppers maintain the quality and safety of drugs for parenteral and infusion and intravenous delivery. West manufactures its products from innovative, universally applicable elastomeric formulations and in configurations suitable for most parenteral uses. For drugs with special characteristics, West applies its research, technical and engineering services to develop an alternative that meets the customer’s requirements.
West’s tamper-evident Flip-Off® and Flip-Top® seals help manufacturers ensure patient safety and product security. West’s seals help maintain container closure integrity and provide excellent machineability on high-speed filling lines.
Flip-Off® and Flip-Top® are registered trademarks of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., in the United States and other jurisdictions.
WEST ANALYTICAL SERVICES
West Analytical Services provides a variety of testing as part of the drug development process. West Analytical Services also offers GMP-compliant analytical testing of drug products and delivery devices for pulmonary and nasal dosage forms. West applies vast knowledge of closure technology and long-standing expertise with pharmaceutical regulatory issues to achieve high levels of quality, while at the same time, expediting development processes.
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THE TECH GROUP
Manufacturing Solutions for Health Care and Medical Markets
A West company, the Tech Group can help develop and commercialise medical and drug delivery systems. The Tech Group has extensive experience in contract manufacturing and partners with many of the largest medical device and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
For the device market, The Tech Group is a Class II and Class III medical device manufacturer committed to producing the highest quality components and devices. Tech offers a fully scalable solution from support of clinical trials using manual processes, through high volume commercial applications requiring fully integrated, high speed automation.
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