The pharmaceutical packaging industry has undergone substantial changes. Companies have developed increasingly efficient processes in every part of the production chain as a result of humanity’s drive to maintain good health through innovation.
Pharmaceuticals were first packaged with stones. It was difficult to manufacture packaging solutions because they were easily broken, porous, and difficult to manufacture. Pharmaceuticals were commonly stored in bottles in the 17th century. Compared to plastic containers, glass containers were more customizable and more durable. In today’s pharmaceutical industry, plastics are the most common packaging material. Due to their ability to provide tamper-proof, heat-resistant, and child-safe containers, this is possible.
Pharmaceutical packages need to be capable of protecting the contents from heat and moisture, whether they are applied by hand or by packaging automation such as a carton. Contamination of medicines can occur when pharmaceutical packages fail to protect their contents from external influences.
Why Packaging is Essential in Drug Production
It is impossible to transport or store pharmaceutical products that have not been properly packaged. Consumers of these drugs will not be able to relieve themselves of their illnesses. Improper packaging of products may lead to contamination due to improper handling, which can harm consumers.
In addition to protecting drugs’ efficacy, effective packaging has other advantages. Manufacturers have long used distinctive packaging and branding techniques to protect their pharmaceutical products from counterfeiters. Forging pharmaceutical products is just as dangerous to the health of consumers as it is to the brand’s reputation. The products of manufacturers that create retail-ready packaging solutions are safe, unadulterated, and meet the needs of consumers.
Pharmaceutical Packaging Factors to Consider
1. Compatibility with the Pharmaceutical Product
Pharmaceutical products and packaging materials do not compromise each other. It is important to study the nature of each product before choosing its packaging material. In the case of light-sensitive products, materials that keep light away should be used.
2. Cost of the packaging solution
An unnecessarily expensive packaging solution may make your product unaffordable. It is important not to compromise the quality of the product in the quest to minimize costs. Packaging solutions should also be considered for secondary and tertiary packaging in terms of their suitability for printing and over-the-counter presentation.
3. Durability of the packaging solution
Using a packaging solution that is not durable will make transportation more difficult. Your company can lose huge amounts of money due to damaged products. Poorly packaged pharmaceutical products are likely to infect patients instead of serving as healing agents.
In Conclusion
Pharmaceutical products should be packaged hygienically. To maintain pharmaceutical purity, an automatic cartoning machine, a wrap-around case packer, and other robotic packaging automation should be used whenever possible.
At Sama Engineering we offer a wide range of cost-effective and hygienic medicine packaging machine solutions. Any questions or inquiries are welcome.
