There are two main kinds of blister packaging designs. One is a small plastic sheet with pouches for medicines and a foil backing, which is relatively easy to open. The other is called clam shell blister packaging, which is made by folding a dense sheet of plastic over itself to form a protective shell, and…
Category: Clinical packaging and labelling
Proper Storage is Vital for Keeping Medications Effective
“When patients take medicine, they expect it to work,” writes Charlene Israel. “But experts warn if medications aren’t stored properly, not only will they stop working — they could become dangerous.” Temperature might be the most important factor, but if medicines are exposed to contaminants, they could not only lose their effectiveness, they could become…
