What are the points to pay attention to when using film for pharmaceutical packaging

2024-04-29 14:13:45

The following key points need to be noted in the application of pharmaceutical packaging films:

Safety: The film used for drug packaging should ensure that it does not contain harmful substances to the human body, such as heavy metals, organic solvents, etc. During the packaging process, the film material should 

not release harmful substances into the drug to ensure its safety and stability.

Barrier performance: The composite film for pharmaceutical packaging needs to have good barrier performance, which can prevent moisture, oxygen, light, and water to maintain the quality and stability of the drug. Especially 

for some drugs that are sensitive to humidity, oxygen, and light, the barrier performance of the packaging film is particularly important.

Physical properties: The film used for drug packaging should have certain tensile strength, tear strength, and elongation at break to ensure that it is not easily damaged during the packaging process and can protect the drug 

from physical damage during transportation and storage.

Chemical stability: The packaging film should be stable in the chemical properties of the drug, and will not react with the drug or adsorb its components, in order to maintain the effectiveness and purity of the drug.

Cleanliness: Before packaging drugs, it is necessary to ensure that the packaging film is clean and pollution-free to avoid contamination of the drugs by pollutants such as dust and microorganisms.

Printing performance: The film used for drug packaging should have good printing performance to meet the printing requirements of drug packaging labels, instructions, etc. The printing pattern should be clear, full-color, and 

not easily peeled off to ensure the accuracy and readability of drug information.

Compliance with standards: The film used for drug packaging should comply with relevant national or industry standards, such as GB/T 21302-2007 "General Rules for Composite Films and Bags for Packaging", to ensure 

that its quality and safety comply with regulatory requirements.

In summary, the selection and use of film for drug packaging need to comprehensively consider multiple factors to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and stable quality of drugs. At the same time, with the continuous progress 

of technology and changes in market demand, pharmaceutical packaging films are also constantly developing and innovating to adapt to stricter pharmaceutical packaging requirements.