Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology / Edition 1

by D. A. Dean, E. R. Evans, I. H. Hall

Overview

Pharmaceutical packaging requires a greater knowledge of materials and a greater intensity of testing than most other packed products, not to mention a sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Structured to meet the needs of the global market, this volume provides an assessment of a wide range of issues. It covers the entire supply chain from conversion of raw materials into packaging materials and then assembled into product packs. Integrating information from many drug delivery systems, the author discusses testing and evaluation and emphasizes traceability and the need to for additional safeguards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748404407
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/30/2000
Pages:	646
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

D. A. Dean, E. R. Evans, I. H. Hall

Table of Contents

Contributors, Preface, Technical editor's note, 1. An introduction to pharmaceutical packaging, 2. The packaging function: management, development and product shelf life, 3. Regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical packaging, 4. Specifications and quality, 5. Paper- and board-based packaging materials and their use in pack security systems, 6. Glass containers, 7. Plastics — an introduction, 8. Development and approval of a plastic pack, 9. Films, foils and laminations (combination materials), 10. Metal containers, 11. Closures and closure systems, 12. Sterile products and the role of rubber components, 13. Blister, strip and sachet packaging, 14. The packaging line, 15. Warehousing, handling and distribution, 16. Printing and decoration, 17. Present and future trends, Index

Editorial Reviews

The capsules, pills, and so on that hold the drugs together are not the topic here of the mostly British scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, but the cardboard, plastic, and what-not of the commercial product sitting on the shelf. Like others, the pharmaceutical industry is having to respond to increasing concerns about the environmental impact of packaging, but has to pay more attention than many industries to the preservation of the product during shipping, storage, and shelf life. Their topics include regulatory aspects, materials based on paper and board and their use in pack security systems, glass containers, plastic, metal, closures and closure systems, sterile products and the role of rubber components, and printing and decoration. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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