Pharmaceutical packaging

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Pharmaceutical packaging has to be carried out for the purpose of the safety of the pharmaceutical preparations in order to keep them free from contamination, hinder microbial growth, and ensure product safety through the intended shelf life for the pharmaceuticals. Packaging is a critical tool in the pharmaceutical industry.

Examples

  • Tablets in a blister pack in folding carton

  • Example of two types of child-resistant safety caps

  • Veterinary supplies

  • Pill box for home

  • Components of injectable package

  • Bulk drugs in fiber drums

  • nasal spray

  • vaccine

  • Intravenous therapy

  • Birth control pills

  • Tube of ointment

  • Drop counter

  • Shipment of vaccine:PU insulated box, jell packs, temp monitor, etc.

  • Example pharmaceutical packaging line

  • Preparing consumer packaging of prescription drugs at pharmacy

See also

General references

  • anon, Guidance for Industry:Q8 (R2) Pharmaceutical Development, US FDA, 2009, [1]
  • Dean, D. A., 'Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology", 2000, ISBN 0-7484-0440-6
  • Lockhart, H., and Paine, F.A., "Packaging of Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Products", 2006, Blackie, ISBN 0-7514-0167-6
  • Pilchik, R., "Validating Medical Packaging" 2002, ISBN 1-56676-807-1
  • Rosette, J. L, "Improving Tamper-Evident Packaging: Problems, Tests and Solutions", 1992
  • Soroka, W, "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology", IoPP, 2002, ISBN 1-930268-25-4
  • Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6
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