German pharma co. designing injectable drug packaging since 1923. HQ in PA, USA.
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An ideal choice for single- and multi-dose drugs, West components for prefillable syringes help to ensure a more consistent injection rate to help patients receive accurate dosing with their treatment regimen.
The company works with customers from concept to patient and creates products intended to promote the efficiency, reliability, and safety of the pharmaceutical drug supply.
West has several options for partnering with customers that will enhance the self-injection experience for patients while mitigating risk.
West’s sleeve stoppers and flashback bulbs fit standard IV systems and are molded to meet major pharmacopoeia requirements. They are for intravenous drug delivery systems, are not made with dry natural rubber, and can be customized for specialized needs.
The page discusses misconceptions about elastomer classes and states that each elastomeric formulation is unique and has different properties.
Design validation for combination products is the documented demonstration that the integrated drug, device, packaging and labeling system meets intended use, user needs, and risk-based expectations under real or simulated real-world conditions.
Harold Murray, Project Engineer, and Robert Froio, Intern, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
The page describes stability concerns for therapeutic proteins and notes that some biologics are sensitive to adhesives and tungsten oxides in glass prefillable syringes.
West describes a culture that values individual expertise, curiosity, ideas, and contributions, and fosters collaboration.
The company plans to hire for roles in Indiana, including automation, production, supply chain, quality control, administrative, and facilities positions.
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West’s Eschweiler site is its largest manufacturing site, specializing in elastomer products for the pharmaceutical industry. It employs 760 people and supplies components for injectable medicines.
West provides injectable solutions and services and supports established and emerging drug developers with the containment and delivery of therapies.
The page outlines California law’s requirements for companies to disclose whether categories of information are collected or transferred for consideration or a business purpose. A marked category does not necessarily mean the company has information in it about an individual.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries use and protect personal data. The privacy policy describes how West collects, transfers, processes, uses, and discloses data and outlines its security practices.
West permits refunds only for acknowledged quality or manufacturing defects with written credit authorization; acknowledgement may take up to 90 days. Customers are asked to destroy remaining non-conforming product unless West instructs otherwise.