Les articles de conditionnement primaire des médicaments

Abstract

Pharmaceutical packaging is an essential element for the protection, identification and safety of use of a product, especially the primary packaging which is in direct contact with the active form Depending on the composition of the product, the pharmaceutical form and its mode of administration, different packaging materials can be used: glass, metal, plastic and paper, in addition to additives that can be added to improve certain properties. Pharmaceutical packaging comes in the form of ampoules, blisters, vials, etc. and is equipped with increasingly sophisticated closure systems that ensure protection, tamper evidence and facilitate the use of the product. Although packaging is mainly used as a protective barrier against the harmful influence of pH, humidity and temperature, packaging can be affected by several changes, including degradation and aging, leaching and penetration of water and gases. For this reason and to ensure that the patient receives high quality products, quality control tests are established under strict regulatory requirements, which must be met throughout the expected life of the product.