The final cut — finalists for CPhI Pharma Awards unveiled

The finalists for the 2017 CPhI Pharma Awards have been revealed by the CPhI Worldwide organisers, UBM.

Selected from more than 200 entries — which the organisers state is double the number of entries from the previous year — the 98 that have been shortlisted will be whittled down further by the judging panel and the winners of each category will be announced during the event.

Of particular note, featuring a high level of competition this year, are the categories ‘Product Packaging’ and ‘Drug Delivery and Devices’ — each comprising over 20 high-quality entries.

“The pharma industry is extremely competitive and it is important to provide wide recognition to the progress that is made in the industry every year. What was most impressive was the sheer volume of entries we received, and it therefore took us longer than usual to evaluate them all as we gave each entry the attention their efforts merited,” said Tara Dougal, acting head of content at UBM. “I am grateful to all the companies that worked so hard to prepare a submission, as well as the judges for their time and attention, and I would like to congratulate the finalists for their achievements in this prestigious awards programme. We wish them the best of luck.”

The winners will be announced at the CPhI Pharma Awards Gala taking place on 24 October in Frankfurt.