Packaging of Pharmaceuticals

Features of ideal Pack

·         The pack must be economical.

·         Provide protection against climate, biological, physical and chemical hazards.

·         Provide and acceptable presentation.

·         Contribute in terms of convenience and compliance.

The selected of packaging for pharmaceutical product

·         The nature of the product

                Is chemically activity sensitivity to moisture and O₂ compatibility with packaging material.

·         The type of the patient

                By an elderly, arthritics patient or by a child.

·         Dosage form

·         Method of administering the medicament

·         Required shelf life.

·         Uses.

Dose: A quantity of medicine prescribes to be taken at one time.

Dosage form : May be defined as drug delivery system in with it contains defined strength of a dose with suitable packaging ready to use.