Packaging Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (Hardcover)

This book examines every significant aspect of pharmaceutical packaging in a comprehensive and readable way. It presents a detailed review of the materials, package types and designs (including closures and labels), the functions of these materials and package designs for different types of pharmaceutical products, package fabrication and filling, including sterilization, and current regulation. Also included is a discussion of current issues and problems in this area of packaging.
The content is organized for easy access and reference. Numerous schematics illustrate package designs and packaging procedures. The many tables provide useful reference data in convenient form. This guide and reference will be useful to all those involved in pharmaceutical packaging.