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Previous Blogs

West's Scientist working in a laboratory

By Victoria Morgan

September 30, 2025

In August 2022 the European Union revised its guidelines for sterile medicinal products for human and veterinary use. These guidelines came into effect on August 25, 2023. West has compiled the most frequently asked questions about Annex 1 and how it affects sterile drug manufacturers, which will be published across a multi-part series.

Handichiens Charity in France

By Laura Pitt

September 23, 2025

At West, our focus is on improving health for patients worldwide. We have had a commitment to giving back to the communities in which we lived and worked in for over a century. In recognition of September focusing on service dogs, we thought it would be a great opportunity to highlight some of the volunteer work and sponsorships West provides to two organizations globally. Canine Partners for Life in the United States and Handichiens in France. Read more to understand the great work the organizations do and our connections with them.

West Volunteer Spotlight: Rashmitha Kittur Mahadeva

By Reese Brown

September 17, 2025

West team member, Rashmitha Kittur Mahadeva, Software Engineer, Robotics & Computer Vision, R&D in Bangalore, has shown a strong dedication to impacting her community. Passionate about community involvement, Rashmitha has actively participated in initiatives aimed at fostering change.

West stoppers, seals, and vials on a clean surface.

By Amy Rovi

September 10, 2025

Are you making the best packaging decisions? Learn about the 5 essential elements to consider - your drug depends on it.

West without Borders

By Laura Pitt

September 05, 2025

West takes pride in cultivating a culture of giving, encouraging our team members worldwide to actively contribute time and resources to over 175 charities around the globe with a focus toward building a healthier world. This defining characteristic of fostering philanthropy and community engagement not only aligns with West's mission but also strengthens its impact on global health. This focus builds team member morale and community relationships and sets a powerful example for others to follow in creating a meaningful impact on the communities in which we live and work. This spirit of generosity is evident across our global locations. Check out some of the charities we support across the globe.

West’s Knowledge Center Landing page

By Tara Haarlander

August 26, 2025

You need reliable technical documentation to support the packaging components and medical devices that you use to bring your drugs to market and deliver them to patients. And getting that documentation needs to be fast and easy. At West, we meet those needs through our Knowledge Center and the My Account portal.