PY6007 - PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PY6007 - PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PY6007	PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVE:

To provide the importance of packaging technology and its requirements in pharmaceutical products

UNIT I	PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING	9

Status – Scope in pharmaceutical industry – Classification of packaging material – Primary and secondary packaging – Functions of packaging.

UNIT II	PRIMARY PACKAGING MATERIAL	9

Glass containers – Metals containers – Fiber and paper board for bulk – Films and foils for lamination – Equipments used in strip and blister packaging.

UNIT III	SECONDARY PACKAGING MATERIALS	9

Folding cartons and sets of boxes – Materials of construction – Design – Specifications – Packaging inserts – Specifications – Test methods – Quality control – Cushioning materials – Applications – Tapes and adhesives – Cap threads – Cap liners – Bands – Shrink bands – Stoppers and plugs.

UNIT IV	QUALITY CONTROL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS	9

Specifications – Quality control tests – Methods and evaluation of packaging of materials – Labels and labeling – Sterilization of containers.

UNIT V	STABILITY AND REGULATIONS	9

Stability of Packaging materials – Law and regulations governing packaging.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: The student will be able to

• Understand the various categories of packaging materials used in pharmaceutical industry.
• Choose proper packaging materials for different pharmaceutical dosage forms.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Deak, D.A., Evans, E.R. and Hall, I.H., “Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology”, Taylor and Francis, 2000.
2. Harburn, K., “Quality Control of Packaging Materials in the Pharmaceutical Industry”, Informa Healthcare, 1990.

REFERENCES:

1. Anonymous, “Quality Assurance of Pharmaceuticals: A Compendium Of Guidelines And Related Materials”, 2nd Edition, World Health Organization, 2004.
2. Styres, L.K., “Modern Packaging Encyclopedia”, Packaging Catalog Corporation Publications, 1969.
3. Selke, S.E.M., “Understanding: Plastics Packaging Technology”, Hanser Verlag Publications, 1997.