Herman O. West founded the drug packaging manufacturer in Fishtown in 1923. From packaging penicillin during World War II to going public in 1970, here's why the Philly region remains home.

Philly has been getting a lot of attention lately for its life sciences success, with this past October’s EDA Tech Hubs designation for precision medicine and a swell of collaborative support from regional stakeholders. But its history goes back further than you might expect.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration systems, today announced FDA 510(k) clearance and launch of its Vial2Bag Advanced® 13mm admixture device.