Exton, Pa., Jan 22: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has launched its new Daikyo PLASCAP Ready-to-Use Validated (RUV) closures in a nested format, designed to meet the evolving needs of advanced therapies.

Key Points
1. Innovative metal-free polypropylene cap with integrated stopper
2. Ready-to-use validated closures for advanced therapy molecules
3. Supports complex pharmaceutical packaging needs
4. Designed for 13mm and 20mm vial crowns

This announcement was made during the Pharmapack event in Paris, France. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a leader in injectable drug administration solutions, has introduced a new product aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of pharmaceutical packaging. The newly launched Daikyo PLASCAP RUV closures are now available in a convenient nested format, with multiple configurations tailored for the rapidly expanding field of cell and gene therapies.

The PLASCAP closure is a metal-free polypropylene cap featuring an integrated stopper, providing a one-step press-fit solution for vial closures. These closures come in ready-to-use, validated formats compatible with vials featuring 13mm and 20mm crowns. The innovative 6x8 nested tub configuration is designed to support West's 10ml nested CZ vials as well as selected nested vials with a 20mm crown.

Stacey Vaughan, Vice President of Strategic Portfolio Management at West, emphasized the company's long-standing commitment to pharmaceutical packaging excellence. "West has been a leader in pharmaceutical packaging for over 100 years, and our containment solutions are used for the majority of gene and viral therapies in the market," said Vaughan. "The introduction of this new nested format for our PLASCAP closures addresses the complex challenges of containment for advanced therapy molecules while meeting increasing regulatory requirements."

The launch of Daikyo PLASCAP RUV closures underscores West Pharmaceutical Services' dedication to supporting advancements in medical treatments and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

For more information about PLASCAP, visit http://www.westpharma.com/