Package Types for Different Dosage Forms

Packaging is a major component in the development of drug formulations in the pharmaceutical industry. There is a close relationship between a pharmaceutical formulation and its package and it is a major concern too from the drug stability and safety point of view. The packaging of pharmaceutical products is an integral part of product development which keeps the product stable during its entire life cycle. Packaging imparts luster, identification, and protection of a product from environmental and transportation stress. Different types of packaging materials are available for the various pharmaceutical dosage forms. With recent advancements in the field of packaging technology, there is a continuous requirement to upgrade the packaging methodologies to meet the demand of the market and user-friendly packaging. This chapter includes different types of packaging material including container and closure, ideal characteristics of packaging material, tamper-resistant packaging including bubble pack, blister pack, film wrapper, tape seals, and evaluation parameters for different packaging materials. Advanced technologies in pharmaceutical packaging including blow–fill–seal technology; child-resistant packaging is also covered in this chapter.