The two main packaging systems in the pharmacy industry are Strip packaging and Blister Packaging. Strip packaging is a good alternative to blister pack. Before discussing the advantages of strip pack over blister pack, let's see what are they
What is Blister Pack?
Blister packs are a type of pre-formed, plastic packaging that seal individual tablets until they are taken. Blister packs can enhance the integrity of the medication by improving shelf life and providing a barrier against tampering[1]
What is Strip Pack?
Strip packaging is an alternative form of unit dose packaging in which a pharmaceutical product is enclosed between two webs of heat-sealable flexible film through either a heated reciprocating platen or a heated crimp roller.[2]
Difference
The difference between a strip pack and a blister pack is that a strip pack doesn’t have thermoformed or cold formed cavities; the strip pack is formed around the tablet or capsule when it is dropped to the sealing area between sealing moulds.
Advantages of Strip pack over Blister Pack
Economical packaging solution
Strong and perfect packaging material for drug protection and distribution
Allows patient to consume the prescribed tablets without touching the package of the other tablets
Dose accuracy
Strip packaging can be easily automated
Maximized protection and safety of tablet packaging
Things that should be taken into consideration
Cost plays a role in this pharmacy industry, which is more focused towards complying with the regulations and maintain product integrity/security.
Preferred Flexible Unit/Multi Dose Packaging
Conclusion
Factors like cost, regulation, innovation and supplier flexibility are the key governing areas in the pharmaceutical sector, also determining the choice of packaging these drugs. Different forms of unit dose packaging could be used to suit the needs of flexible packaging suppliers and pharmaceutical companies for different drug categories.
Strip packs would be the cost effective choice for over the counter drugs. The use of strip packs reduces packaging by almost 40 percent, thus leading to cost savings. .
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References
1. Conncetion, www.cooperators.ca|https://www.cooperators.ca/en/connection/beware-of-blister-packs.aspx
2.Pharma Education, https://pharmaeducation.net/blister-packaging-and-strip-packaging
