Download or read book Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology written by D. A. Dean and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-07-12 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmaceutical packaging requires a greater knowledge of materials and a greater intensity of testing than most other packed products, not to mention a sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Structured to meet the needs of the global market, this volume provides an assessment of a wide range of issues. It covers the entire supply chain from conversion of raw materials into packaging materials and then assembled into product packs. Integrating information from many drug delivery systems, the author discusses testing and evaluation and emphasizes traceability and the need to for additional safeguards.