Pharmaceutical Packaging: Containers & Closures
Journal Title: Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Pharmaceutical packaging is regarded as an integral part of the end pharmaceutical product. The primary packaging is the one which is in direct contact with the product (i.e. bottle, cap, cap liner, label etc). The functions of the primary package are to contain and to restrict any chemical, climatic or biological or occasionally mechanical hazards that may cause or lead to product deterioration. Packaging must also function as a means of drug administrations. The packaging external to the primary package is known as the secondary packaging. The secondary packaging provides the additional physical protection necessary to endure the safe warehousing and for refill packaging. Tamper–resistant packaging mainly includes film wrapper, Blister package, strip package, bubble pack and shrink package. This review article examines every significant aspect of pharmaceutical packaging in a comprehensive and readable way. It presents a detailed review of functions of packaging, factor influencing the choice of package, containers, closures and robotics. Also included is a discussion of current issues and problems in this area of packaging.
Authors and Affiliations
Patel Chirag J*| Department of pharmaceutics, Maharishi Arvind Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India- 302020., Satyanand Tyagi| President, Tyagi Pharmacy Association & Scientific Writer (Pharmacy), Chattarpur, New Delhi, India-110074., Patel Jaimin| Department of pharmaceutics, Maharishi Arvind Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India- 302020., Patel Pinkesh| Department of pharmaceutics, Maharishi Arvind Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India- 302020., Tarun Parashar| Department of Pharmaceutics, Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Rajawala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India-248001, Soniya| Department of Pharmaceutics, Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Rajawala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India-248001
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