West

West Pharmaceutical Services designs and manufactures integrated containment and delivery solutions for injectable medicines. The company provides technologically advanced packaging components and sophisticated drug delivery systems. These offerings enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to maintain product integrity, protecting sensitive therapeutics and facilitating reliable administration.

Herman O. West and J.R. Wike founded the company in Philadelphia in 1923. Their insight recognized the pharmaceutical industry's critical demand for high-quality, sterile rubber components. This addressed the necessity for secure packaging for injectable medications, establishing West as an early pioneer in specialized pharmaceutical packaging.

West partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic, and medical device companies globally. The company’s vision is to enhance patient health worldwide by delivering consistent, advanced solutions. They support the safe and effective administration of medicines, contributing to global health outcomes.