Sharp, part of UDG Healthcare plc, a provider of contract packaging and clinical supply services, has formed a long term, strategic partnership with Santen Pharmaceuticals to provide pharmaceutical packaging services from Heerenveen in the Netherlands.
 
Santen is a global pharmaceutical company providing treatment for a broad range of ophthalmic diseases including glaucoma and dry eye disease. Sharp will provide secondary packaging services for Santen’s ophthalmic products using dedicated bottle and ampoule labelling lines, all of which will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including serialization.
 
Roel Kerkhof, general manager of Sharp Europe said, “The partnership with Santen will ensure it benefits from state-of-the-art services, offering increased supply chain efficiency, cost savings and a central European location which simplifies access to EU markets.”