Sandoz,  a division of Novartis and the global leader in generic pharmaceuticals, announced that its innovative respiratory inhaler,
 AirFluSal Forspiro has won the coveted Alufoil Trophy 2015 in the Product Preservation category. The inhaler uses a specially designed alufoil blister strip, which was developed by Amcor Flexibles, that ensures a longer shelf life of the inhalation powder.

This recognition for technical innovation is the second award for AirFluSal Forspiro. In 2011, the device received the Red Dot Product Design Award, an internationally recognized quality seal awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany, for innovative product design.

“We are proud and delighted to accept the Alufoil Trophy for AirFluSal Forspiro in the Product Preservation category, together with our collaboration partner Amcor,” said Jan-Torsten Tews, global head, respiratory franchise at Sandoz International. “This novel approach to improving the entire patient experience shows that true innovation in this field is not just about ‘frontline’ design, but also about rethinking the whole packaging development process to optimize product efficacy and quality.”

The Alufoil Trophy, presented annually by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), recognises and rewards the use of aluminium foil and aluminium closures in all its many forms and uses.