EXTON, Pa., May 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced today that Fran DeGrazio, Vice President Scientific Affairs and Technical Services, and Diane Paskiet, Director, Scientific Affairs, are leading several workshops and offering presentations focused on West's expertise in the areas of safety and compatibility of injectable products, as well as providing commentary on updated industry guidance.
"Our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical partners require expertise in specialized testing, analysis, and regulatory support to ensure their therapies are brought to market safely and efficiently," said Karen A. Flynn, Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. "The sessions being led by West experts demonstrate our commitment to providing insights that not only benefit our customers, but also help achieve the highest standards of scientific rigor in containment and drug delivery."
In advance of the AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, Diane Paskiet moderated the following scientific and educational session:
DeGrazio and Paskiet will also participate in two important, upcoming U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) workshops:
Additionally, Paskiet will co-chair and DeGrazio will present this fall at a Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) workshop:
In addition to regularly presenting at industry events, Fran DeGrazio also serves on various committees, including the PMF Visible Particulate Task Force for the PDA. Diane Paskiet contributes expertise to the industry through her participation in the USP Package Storage and Distribution Expert Committee; Product Quality Research Institute Development Technical Committee and Leachable and Extractable Working Group; and PDA Interest Groups.
For more information on these upcoming presentations, West products and services, and technical expertise, please visit us online at www.westpharma.com.
About West
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. 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. West's 2016 sales of $1.5 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.
West and the diamond logo are registered trademarks of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., in the United States and other jurisdictions.
Media Contact:
Tiffany Burke
Global Communications
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
+ 1-610-209-7253
Tiffany.Burke@westpharma.com
SOURCE West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.