
ABOUT WEST
West is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic and medical device companies trust West and our ability to deliver consistent high-quality and technologically advanced containment and delivery solutions. We share their commitment to improving health for patients worldwide. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
A Commitment To Quality
An integral part of the healthcare industry, West’s top priority is 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. At the manufacturing level, this means producing clean, sterile, high-quality components to minimize disruptions to the supply chain and bringing safe, effective drug products to market—and to the patient—quickly and efficiently.
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.
About West Contract Manufacturing Facilities
“Developing customized solutions that address market needs”
The West Contract Manufacturing team helps customers design, develop, and commercialize medical devices, diagnostic devices, and drug delivery systems. Each year, West provides quality contract services, custom finished devices, and billions of components to healthcare customers globally.
West Contract Manufacturing Facilities - Our Capabilities
The West Contract Manufacturing team has established a reputation as a global leader by providing on-time commercialization of device and drug delivery projects ranging from product design to complex, turn-key manufacturing solutions. West delivers high-quality components, off the shelf delivery devices, and custom finished devices that meet global regulatory, market and patient requirements.
Pharmaceutical – Biologics
West Contract Manufacturing Facilities have earned the reputation as a leader in the development and manufacture of drug delivery devices and components. Our facilities are ISO 13485 certified and cGMP compliant. We also offer FDA registered sites ready to provide drug re-packaging and labeling. We focus on a quality culture designed to optimize manufacturing efficiencies.
Types of delivery devices in development or manufactured include:
- Auto injectors
- Pen injectors
- Pulmonary delivery devices
- Oral dispensing devices
- Solid dose injectors
- Electronic wearable patch injectors
Diagnostics
West provides contract manufacturing for rapid and reliable test components used in diagnostic systems. The team possess a unique set of capabilities that align with the demanding product development needs of the diagnostic industry. West uses the most advanced process monitoring system in the industry while incorporating some of the industry’s most comprehensive inspection systems designed to improve efficiencies and ensure product integrity. The types of diagnostics devices manufactured or in development include:
- Laboratory components for immuno and clinical chemistry assays
- Point-of-Care components and devices
- Patient self-monitoring systems and components
- Discreet ambulatory devices
- Diagnostic test kits and consumables
Medical Devices
West has supported the world’s leading medical device, and diagnostics companies by injection molding and contract manufacturing vital components and finished devices globally. The team has developed a deep understanding of customers’ needs in order to successfully complete projects for some of the world’s leading healthcare companies.
Examples of medical device products manufactured or in development include:
- IV, lab and blood filters
- Ophthalmic consumables and assemblies
- Surgical devices and disposables
- Ambulatory sets and consumables
- Needle assemblies – inserted molded and UV bonded
The West Contact Manufacturing team is focused on delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction at the most competitive cost through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing practices. At West, there is a strong emphasis on quality and regulatory best practices for all product development and manufacturing projects. This is accomplished by establishing a strong validation infrastructure. Customers know that when partnering with West Pharmaceutical Services they’re getting a quality staff with state of the art systems. For example, West provides all our partners with a dedicated quality engineering/validation team, validated product data management software, and incoming inspection capability – FTIR, DSC, Extraction.
For more information regarding commercializing your next device, drug delivery, or diagnostic product visit our website at www.westpharma.com
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CONTACT INFORMATION
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
530 Herman O. West Drive
Exton, PA 19341-1147
UNITED STATES
Phone: 480-281-4500
Contact: Shari Krusniak
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
- Determining Performance Improvements in NovaPure® Plungers for Syringes in Autoinjector Systems
ONCOLOGY CONTAINMENT AND DELIVERY
BIOLOGIC CONTAINMENT AND DELIVERY
FEATURED ARTICLES
- Industrialization And Scale-Up Of Drug Delivery System
- Quality By Design And Design Control Roadmap For Combination Products
- Considerations In Combination Product Risk Management
- Demystifying Performance Testing: Strategies To Qualify Combination Products
- West Launches New Vial2Bag Advanced™ 20mm Admixture Device
- Gene Therapy: Maintaining Sterility At Low Temperature Storage
- Minimizing Uncertainty Throughout The Development Lifecycle
- Improving The Patient Experience Without Sacrificing Quality Of Care
- How To Address Challenges In Oncology Drug Containment
- NovaPure® Stoppers - The Right Choice For Oncology Drugs
- NovaPure® Components: A Proactive Approach To Reducing Particulate Risk
- Biopharmaceutical Company Selects West’s NovaPure 1mL Long Plunger For First Commercial Drug Launch
- Streamlining Primary Container And Device Selection With Predictive Calculations
- Best Practices For Ensuring Quality In Biologic Products
- The Importance Of Strategic Alliance Partners
- Trends In Drug Delivery: The Growth Of Cartridge-Based Technology
- Why Connect An Auto-Injector To A Smartphone?
- Extractables And Leachables – Assessing Risk In A Complex Landscape
- When Glass Vials Fail At Low Temps, Consider A Cyclic Olefin Polymer System
- Can Drug Device Manufacturers Achieve Operational Excellence Through A Digital Facility?