Polymer Primary Packaging

Las Vegas, NV
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Bringing a pharmaceutical product to the market is not an easy task. Manufacturers must not only develop an effective drug but also a streamlined and safe delivery system. The pharmaceutical packaging plays a significant role on the drug stability, in the filling processes, ease of use during administration, and ultimately the drug’s success. Pharmaceutical packaging comes in different types and materials. Glass dominates the market, but the use of polymer containers is expected to grow in the next few years. More and more pharma companies are asking the question if polymer-based containers can be an alternative? And how can they choose the right container and material for their product?

This training course will focus on polymer primary packaging and provide an extensive overview about the different materials and type of containers with their respective advantages and limitations. Also, the different manufacturing technologies will be discussed. Last, but not least, most recent requirements, future trends and innovations in polymer pharmaceutical packaging will be outlined.

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  1. Describe polymer pharmaceutical packaging technologies, materials, applications and requirements
  2. Compare different primary packaging container systems with their advantages and limitations
  3. Select the right packaging system for the intended use
  4. Evaluate the aseptic risk of advanced aseptic fill/finish operations: blow/fill/seal, isolators and closed RABS systems

Standard Pricing

Standard Member Price

$1,399

GovernmentMember Only

$979

Health AuthorityMember Only

$979

AcademicMember Only

$979

Non-Member

$1,679

See Qualifying Criteria for Member Types.

GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PDA will send you a confirmation letter within one week of payment being received. You must have this confirmation letter to be considered enrolled in a PDA event. If you have submitted a purchase order or requested an invoice, please be advised that a credit card guarantee is needed. PDA reserves the right to modify the material or speakers/trainers without notice or to cancel an event. If an event is cancelled, registrants will be notified by PDA immediately and will receive a credit (registration fee paid). PDA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by registrants due to cancellation. Please note that the attendee list is shared with attendees, trainers, and exhibitors and may be used to follow up on specific areas of interest after the event. Video, photo, and audio recordings are prohibited at all PDA events.

CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].

Day 1

An agenda will be available soon. Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agenda is subject to change.

PLEASE READ  PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.

Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino

3700 W Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV , USA

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A block of rooms have been reserved for meeting participants at the Rio Hotel and Casino. The rate is $149 for single or double occupancy. Guestroom rates are subject to discounted resort fee ($20 per night) and State and Local taxes.

Reservations must be secured by Friday September 4, 2020. After this date, reservations can be made on a space-and-rate available basis only. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

To make reservations, individuals may click on the reservation link above or call the Rio Hotel and Casino at +1 (888) 746-6955. Be sure to tell the reservationist that you are with the PDA Meeting to receive the PDA group rate.

Individual Cancellation

Please be aware that obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting registrant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees. The cancellation policy is 3 days in advance of arrival date, unless otherwise specified on your reservation information.


Please visit the hotel’s website for more information.

How to Get Here
By Air

McCarran International Airport (LAS) is approximately 4 miles from the Rio Hotel and Casino and all major carriers service this airport.

Taxi fares from LAS are approximately $27 one way, not including tip, and will take about 10 minutes.

By Car

Free valet or self-parking is available for both registered and non-registered guests.