Integrated Packaging Solutions For The Pharma Industry
The pharma industry is at the forefront of innovation across the world. We regularly see new formulations for increased efficacy, and alternative user-friendly configurations in response to patients’ needs - complemented by innovations in packaging design, materials and technology. The most important function of packaging is to protect the packaged product. Most pharmaceutical products need to be shielded from the harmful effects of the environment. Many drug formulations become unstable when they are exposed to air, moisture, or light, and hence, effective protection from these factors is essential to ensure that the medicines remain safe and effective. The pharma industry is effectively more global than ever before, hence, pharma packaging should fulfil some universal requirements. Functions of Pharma Packaging 1. Containment: High-quality pharma packaging must take into consideration both the needs of the product and of the manufacturing and distribution system. Hence, pharma packaging should not leak, not allow diffusion and permeation of the product, be strong enough to hold the contents when subjected to general handling, and should not be altered by the pharmaceutical ingredients in the final dosage form.