Pharmaceutical packaging provider Honeywell launched its new cost-effective thermoformable barrier film at Pharmapack this week. 

The company’s Aclar Accel film is designed to provide faster service to companies at a lower cost, while importantly maintaining patient safety though increased protection for medicines.

The film, which comes with two new clear and opaque laminated options, offers companies shorter lead times to increase shelf life, decreased operating costs and protection for drugs in various climates across the world.

The company’s Aclar Accel 1700 film has a standard size that aims to offer companies faster production times at a lower cost. Likewise, Aclar Accel 5400 is designed for opaque laminates and offers a denser, moisture-rich barrier for companies wanting an alternative to cold form foil in aluminum blister packaging.

Compared to cold form foil packages, smaller blister packs reduce shelf space, usage of raw materials and lowers transportation costs.

“Pharmaceutical companies are seeking new packaging technologies that allow them to get their drugs to market faster and reduce operational costs and Aclar Accel addresses those needs,” said Ken West, vice president and general manager, Packaging & Composites, at Honeywell. “Companies have trusted Aclar for more than 40 years to provide the highest quality protection for their drugs and Aclar Accel gives them new choices. Now, in addition to the customised options of the original Aclar, they can select standard sizes for packaging with these new films and receive them in half the time.”