The basic function of pharmaceutical packaging: not just "packaging"
Drugs are extremely sensitive to the storage environment. Moisture, oxygen, light, temperature fluctuations, etc. may cause the efficacy of drugs to decrease or even deteriorate. Therefore, the main functions of pharmaceutical packaging bags include:
Barrier: prevent water vapor and oxygen from entering
Light shielding: avoid light decomposition of drug components
Chemical resistance: no reaction with drugs
Sealing: ensure no leakage during transportation and storage
Qualified pharmaceutical packaging materials must comply with the relevant regulations of the Food and Drug Administration and meet the strict requirements of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice for Pharmaceuticals) for packaging materials.
Common types of pharmaceutical packaging bags and their applications
In the field of pharmaceutical packaging, different types of drugs use different packaging solutions. The following are several typical drug stability packaging solutions:
Aluminum-plastic composite bags
Aluminum-plastic composite bags have excellent oxygen barrier and light-proof properties and are widely used in the packaging of solid drugs such as antibiotics, vitamins, and granules. Its structure is generally PET/AL/PE or NY/AL/PE, which has both strength and sealing properties.
Multi-layer co-extrusion bags
Suitable for highly sensitive drugs such as liquid drugs and injections. This type of packaging bag is generally formed by co-extrusion of multiple functional resins and has excellent chemical stability and gas barrier properties.
High-barrier infusion bags
Mainly used for the storage of liquid drugs such as bagged infusions and nutrients. High-barrier infusion bags usually use multi-layer composite films, which can effectively prevent water evaporation and bacterial penetration.
How to choose a reliable pharmaceutical packaging supplier?
High-quality pharmaceutical packaging suppliers should not only have advanced production equipment and clean workshops, but also have a complete quality traceability system and third-party certification (such as ISO 15378, FDA, CE, etc.). When choosing a packaging partner, the following points should be considered:
Whether it has many years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging research and development
Whether it can provide customized packaging solutions
Whether it has stable production and delivery capabilities
Whether it supports bulk procurement and rapid response services
Future trends: smart pharmaceutical packaging and green degradable materials
With the development of the Internet of Things and sustainable concepts, smart pharmaceutical packaging and environmentally friendly packaging materials will become new trends in the industry. Smart packaging can realize functions such as temperature monitoring, drug tracking, and anti-counterfeiting identification, while green packaging materials such as PLA and bio-based PE are also gradually being used in the field of pharmaceutical packaging bags, injecting new impetus into the development of the industry.
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