Main description:

Pharmaceutical Packaging Handbook provides a complete overview of the role that packaging plays in the development and delivery of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Supplying a thorough examination of the industry in size and scope, the book covers drug dosage forms, vaccines, biologically produced products, and medical foods.

Features:

Discusses how packaging is designed and integrated into the product development cycle
Provides an overview of the regulatory environment procedures
Describes the materials used to package pharmaceuticals, including glass, metal, plastics, flexible films, rubber, and elastomers
Examines new hybrids used for packaging
Explores the processing techniques used with the materials to produce pharmaceutical containers
Discusses some of the strengths and weaknesses of the processes used for container fabrication
Explains retort, aseptic, gas, and radiation sterilization of product
Reviews labeling and design for pharmaceuticals, including how labels are produced, materials used, and production techniques

Complete and straightforward, the book lists information in an easy to follow fashion, making it a complete standalone reference for anyone working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Contents:

Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: An Overview. Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Their Packaging. Vaccines and Biologically Produced Pharmaceuticals. Medical Foods. The Regulatory Environment. Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials. Medical Device Packaging. Container Fabrication. Sterilization Technology. Container Closure Systems: Completing All Types of Filled. Labels and Labeling. Issues Facing Modern Drug Packaging.