NEWS

• 14 2026-07
  
  EU PPWR for Patch Packaging: What Changes from August 2026

  A dated PPWR roadmap for patch pouches and cartons, including 2026 application, 2030 minimisation and medical-packaging exceptions.

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• 14 2026-07
  
  FDA QMSR Is Effective: 8 Questions to Ask a Patch OEM

  Eight evidence-based questions for auditing a patch OEM after FDA QMSR took effect on February 2, 2026.

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• 14 2026-07
  
  Patch Shelf-Life Testing: An ICH Q1A Study Plan That Holds Up

  How to plan ICH Q1A shelf-life studies for drug patches using three batches, market packaging and justified stability tests.

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• 14 2026-07
  
  Patch Photostability: When the Pouch Really Needs a Light Barrier

  An ICH Q1B decision path for testing a patch outside its pouch, in the immediate pack and in the marketing pack.

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• 13 2026-07
  
  Microneedle Patches: Dissolving Arrays for Painless Transdermal Delivery

  Microneedle patches use 50-2000 micrometer needles to deliver proteins, peptides, and vaccines painlessly. Dissolving microneedles deliver 9...

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• 13 2026-07
  
  Transdermal Patch Patent Landscape 2020-2024: Top 5 Technology Clusters

  Transdermal patch patents grew 18% annually from 2020-2024. Microneedles lead with 2,840 filings, followed by controlled-release matrices, h...

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• 13 2026-07
  
  Phase-Change Materials in Heat Patches: Stable Temperature Delivery

  Phase-change materials deliver consistent 40-55°C therapeutic heat for 4-8 hours without the oxygen-dependent reaction of iron-powder patche...

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• 13 2026-07
  
  Smart Hydrogel Patches: pH and Temperature Responsive Drug Delivery

  Smart hydrogel patches respond to environmental stimuli (pH, temperature, glucose) for on-demand drug release. Market projected to grow from...

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• 13 2026-07
  
  Sustainable Patch Materials: PLA, Bamboo, and Plant-Based Innovations

  Biodegradable patch materials including PLA backing film, bamboo non-woven, plant-based adhesives, and paper release liners reduce environme...

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• 13 2026-07
  
  Global Pain Relief Patch Market: USD 4.8B in 2024 to USD 7.6B by 2030

  Global pain relief patch market reaches USD 4.8B in 2024, projected USD 7.6B by 2030 at 7.9% CAGR. China leads manufacturing with 300+ expor...

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