Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology

Informationen zum Autor D. A. Dean, E. R. Evans, I. H. Hall Klappentext Pharmaceutical packaging requires a greater knowledge of materials and a greater intensity of testing than most other packed products, not to mention a sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Structured to meet the needs of the global market, this volume provides an assessment of a wide range of issues. It covers the entire supply chain from conversion of raw materials into packaging materials and then assembled into product packs. Integrating information from many drug delivery systems, the author discusses testing and evaluation and emphasizes traceability and the need to for additional safeguards. Zusammenfassung Pharmaceutical packaging is regarded as an integral part of the end pharmaceutical/drug product. This book integrates information on many drug delivery systems, where packaging is an essential component of the product. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors, Preface, Technical editor's note, 1. An introduction to pharmaceutical packaging, 2. The packaging function: management, development and product shelf life, 3. Regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical packaging, 4. Specifications and quality, 5. Paper- and board-based packaging materials and their use in pack security systems, 6. Glass containers, 7. Plastics - an introduction, 8. Development and approval of a plastic pack, 9. Films, foils and laminations (combination materials), 10. Metal containers, 11. Closures and closure systems, 12. Sterile products and the role of rubber components, 13. Blister, strip and sachet packaging, 14. The packaging line, 15. Warehousing, handling and distribution, 16. Printing and decoration, 17. Present and future trends, Index

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• Authors: D Dean, E Evans, I Hall
• Assisted by: D. A. Dean (Editor), Dean D. A. (Editor), E. R. Evans (Editor), Evans E. R. (Editor), I. H. Hall (Editor), Hall I. H. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2000
• EAN: 9780748404407
• ISBN: 978-0-7484-0440-7
• No. of pages: 646
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 260 mm x 38 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Pharmacy, SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, MEDICAL / Pharmacology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Biology, life sciences, Engineering: general, Pharmaceutical technology, Manufacturing industries, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Pharmaceutical industries, Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology