Safe and Secure: Four Types of Tamper-Resistant Packaging for Medicines

It is of utmost importance in the pharmaceutical industry that the medications are properly protected, to ensure the safety of the patient.

To achieve this goal, various types of packaging have been introduced in the past years. In this blog post, we will discover four main types of packaging that prevent the tampering of medicines.

These are discussed below:

1. Tamper-Evident Seals

In this kind of packaging, seals are present on bottles or blister packs of medicines. These seals show visible signs when tampered with. In case the seal is broken or removed, it becomes obvious that it has been opened.

Usually, materials that can be easily torn are used for these seals. In this way, it becomes easy to determine if an attempt has been made to access the product.

The following are the benefits of tamper-evident seals:

• The integrity of the product can be easily determined by looking at the unbroken seals. It helps to maintain trust in the pharmaceutical brands.
• To adhere to best industrial practices, many regulatory agencies use tamper-evident packaging as a safety standard for manufacturers.
• The presence of these seals can restrict others to try and open the product, as they would be held responsible if anything goes south.

2. Child-Resistant Packaging

The main purpose of child-resistant packaging is to prevent the ingestion of medicines, by accident, in children. But, this kind of packaging also provides a layer of protection against tampering.

Difficult actions are needed to be done simultaneously, to open these packages, which are difficult for the children. For example, pressing down the bottle cap and turning it to open.

The following are the benefits of child-resistant packaging:

• This type of packaging reduces the risk of accidental overdoses of medicines that are harmful to children when ingested.
• Child-resistant packaging is not only difficult for children to open, but it also gives complications to anyone to get access to the products.
• Parents and caregivers are more confident to store their medications when they know that the children won’t be able to get their hands on them easily.

3. Security Labels And Stickers

Sometimes, security labels and stickers are pasted on the packages to showcase, whether they are opened or not. Different color-changing or holographic features can be integrated into them, as indicators for tampering.

Recently, QR codes have also been added to some of these labels. You can check the authenticity of the product by scanning that QR code.

The following are the benefits of security labels and stickers:

• These labels and stickers can provide peace of mind to the consumers, as they can see if the product is already opened or not.
• They help to tackle the rise of counterfeit medicines in the market, as you can verify the validity of the product through them.
• Using special labels, you can ensure that genuine products are delivered to your customers. It helps to protect the reputation of your brand.

4. Blister Packaging

In blister packaging, the medications are placed in pre-formed plastic or foil cavities, which are then sealed from the back, as well. Each dose is separated for convenience in this packaging.

It is effective as it cannot be opened without damaging the entire package. Due to this, there are no chances of any tampering to be done unnoticed.

The following are the benefits of blister packaging:

• Blister packs protect the medicines from any contamination from hazardous factors like moisture, dust, heat, etc.
• This type of packaging helps the consumers to monitor their intake. It is great to follow the medication regimen.
• Only the necessary does are packed in blister packaging and as a result materials are used. Due to this, the waste generation is minimal.

Final Words

We’ve looked into different types of effective tamper-resistant packaging, which are necessary to ensure the safety as well as the integrity of medicines.

If you are in the pharmaceutical industry and want to get any of these tamper-resistant packaging, we at Your Box Packaging have you covered. Get one-stop packaging solutions at market-competent rates from us.

So, don’t hesitate to contact us via email at sales@yourboxpackaging.com to become the leading brand in your industry with our assistance.