Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research examines how different pharmaceutical packaging materials impact the shelf life and safety of commonly used medications. It focuses on the physical and chemical properties of packaging options such as glass, plastic, metal, and rubber, and their effectiveness in maintaining drug stability. The study addresses how external elements—such as humidity, light, oxygen, and temperature— contribute to drug degradation, and how proper packaging helps prevent this. It also explores factors like mechanical strength, chemical migration, microbial contamination, and adsorption tendencies of packaging materials. The findings emphasize the importance of choosing high-barrier materials, such as amber glass and aluminium foil, to enhance drug preservation. Ultimately, the research underscores that selecting the right packaging is essential for maintaining pharmaceutical quality, protecting patient health, and meeting regulatory standards.
Authors: Badal Kumar Thakur, Sachin Kumar, Rajaram R. Rajbhar
Language: English
Subfield: Analytical Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413769731
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