West Pharmaceutical Services

West Pharmaceutical Services develops and manufactures packaging components and integrated delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. The company offers innovative, high-quality solutions, leveraging advanced materials science and engineering to ensure the safe containment and reliable delivery of critical medicines.

The company was founded in 1923 by Herman O. West in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. West began by manufacturing rubber plungers for dental cartridges, identifying a significant opportunity in specialized pharmaceutical packaging. This insight propelled its expansion into aluminum seals and components, establishing its pivotal role in the drug industry, including during World War II.

West Pharmaceutical Services primarily supports established and emerging drug developers globally. Committed to quality and patient safety, the company facilitates the market delivery of life-saving therapies. Its vision focuses on advancing injectable drug delivery to improve health outcomes for patients worldwide.