Module 3 2019

What does “packaging” mean?

Usual packaging materials for pharmaceutical primary packaging

Glass

• Tubular glass (e.g. syringes, cartridges, injection vials, (small) bottles, ampoules)

Molded glass (e.g. infusion bottles)

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Polymers (Elastomers, Plastics)

• Elastomers (e.g. rubber stopper, tip caps)

• Plastics (e.g. foils, molded parts, blow-molded parts)

Metals

Aluminum (e.g. Foils, Tubes)

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