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Smart Packaging and Electronic Patient Information In-house Training

Increased use of SMART technologies has become ever more prevalent in the delivery of healthcare solutions as well as in the electronic delivery of Patient Information (e-PIL) and leaflets (e-leaflets). This course will provide an overview of the current technologies, the patient and societal benefits and some building blocks for the establishment and delivery of e-PIL and SMART strategic initiatives, providing insight as to where organisations may be most significantly impacted.

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Overview

Increased use of SMART technologies has become ever more prevalent in the delivery of healthcare solutions as well as in the electronic delivery of Patient Information (e-PIL) and leaflets (e-leaflets).  These technologies have grown in importance providing patients and medical staff with product data, reminders, healthcare delivery and diagnostic tools. 

Regulatory Authorities now permit and indeed encourage the delivery by electronic mechanisms and connectivity with patients and sometimes healthcare providers, others will undoubtably follow suit.  Organisations that prepare early will be able to actively leverage the benefits sooner; improvements in patient outcomes, product delivery efficiencies and eco/cost improvements.  Indeed, these businesses will be seen as ‘early adopters’ and innovators that others will seek to follow.

This course will provide the attendees with an overview of the current technologies, the patient and societal benefits and some building blocks for the establishment and delivery of e-PIL and SMART strategic initiatives, providing insight as to where organisations may be most significantly impacted.

This course is part of our GxP training (Good x Practice) course collection, which features a variety of topic areas to ensure you comply with the most recent quality guidelines. For more information on the latest EU GMP regulations, see our GMP training course covering the Annex 1.

Key Takeaways

  • SMART technologies – the current state of the art
  • Connectivity – issues and opportunities
  • Understand what an e-PIL or e-Leaflet could be ………. The art of the possible!
  • What does an e-Pil programme involve??
  • Gain understanding of programme establishment – where organisational changes may be required
  • The human interface – key elements
  • The business benefits

Who Should Attend

  • Artwork Management
  • Regulatory Management
  • Global Product Marketing
  • Asset Management
  • IT Programme Managers
  • Supply Chain and Operational leaders
  • Any individuals interested in the SMART, e-PIL or e-Leaflet opportunities in or around the Pharma industry e.g. Other regulated industries such as Agrochemicals etc

The Smart Packaging and Electronic Patient Information course will cover:

Welcome and Introduction

SMART Packaging Solutions

  • Introduction to SMART packaging
  • Definitions

The Current Trends in SMART Technologies and Solutions

  • Some of the newest technologies
  • Benefits
  • Impacts

The SMART Opportunities for Your Business

  • Patient Outcomes
  • Sales Growth

E-PILs - Introduction and Definitions

The Case for ..... Why do we Need e-PILs

  • Environment
  • Direct costs £/€/$
  • Internal efficiencies

Current Global Situation and Activity

  • Global overview
  • Example systems

Creating the Data 'One Source of Truth'

The Future State - Digitised e-PILs

  • What does the future look like?
    • What is an e-PIL?
    • Presenting the e-PIL in multiple formats; digital and print
    • What incremental benefits may exist; video, augmented reality, accessibility tools etc

Settting up a Programme

  • Stakeholders
  • Resources
  • Change Management – key areas

Patient Adherence

  • The cost of poor patient adherence
  • Patient Adherence – using SMART and e-PIL connectivity to create improvements consequence

Wrap Up

Graham Howieson
G7 Consultants Ltd

Graham Howieson is a pharmaceutical business development consultant, inventor and entrepreneur. He is a highly experienced  and competent leader, with an International pedigree covering UK, EU, USA and Asia. An industry pioneer with a forward thinking  approach to design and the  delivery of new innovative drug delivery and smart packaging solutions for over twenty five years. Worked extensively and exclusively  within the  pharmaceutical space with leading global enterprises such as: Glaxo Smith Kline, Astra Zeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Sanofi . Building value by solving technical, engineering, regulatory, compliance  and  brand communication related issues. Working to fulfil a client brief, in terms of the budget, timeline, return on investment for commercial use.

Alongside he has acquired a range of specialist skills which encompass the development of new, emerging technologies to improve the delivery of clinical trials , areas of interest include: intellectual property, digital engagement, bespoke software, SaaS, automation, AI, machine learning, remote compliance monitoring, patient engagement/retention, omni-channel communication, wearables, video enablement tools, VR, hybrid and virtual (supply chain) modelling. The primary objective with all  technological advances is to achieve process improvement and increased speed of delivery, aligned with a multi-sensory patient experience.  

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Reviews of IPI's Smart Packaging and Electronic Patient Information training course


Content was informative and thought provoking. A great introduction into the potential management of smart packaging projects and programs and the ways in which this could positively impact business and patients.

Mar 14 2024

Pamela Nagel-Kotze
Senior Regulatory Associate, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals LTD

United Kingdom

  • CSL Behring UK Ltd
  • Johnson & Johnson EAME
  • Rosemont Pharmaceuticals LTD
  • Torbay Pharmaceuticals

Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Food & Drug Authority

Multiple colleagues? See above for details of our discounts for 2, 3, or 4 delegates. For more, talk to one of our training experts to discuss how to:

Run this course conveniently and cost-effectively in-house for your staff and colleagues

Aleksandra Beer

Aleksandra BEER
Training expert

Yesim Nurko

Yesim NURKO
Training expert

+44 (0)20 7749 4749

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