2-Day Course: An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Packaging (London, United Kingdom - September 25-26, 2019) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "An
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Packaging" conference has been
added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Pharmaceutical packaging is a very specialised area with its own
unique issues and problems.

This course will provide delegates with a good basic grounding and
appreciation of what is required for the packaging of pharmaceutical and
healthcare products. Whether you are new to the industry, have a basic
understanding or are familiar with the area, this course will provide
you with useful knowledge and insights from an expert who has worked in
the industry for over 25 years.

Benefits of attending:

• Gain a solid overview of packaging component and
  material selection
• Learn key properties of various packaging
  materials/systems
• Appreciate pack testing and evaluation
• Better understand packaging component specifications
  nHear about printing processes and controls
• Hear about printing processes and controls
• Gain knowledge on artwork generation and control
• Comply with the regulatory requirements
• Learn about transit packaging
• Consider trade/supply chain requirements

Agenda

Programme Day One

The role of packaging

Special aspects of pharmaceutical packaging

Regulatory overview

• Agencies, guidelines and legislation
• Dossier requirements
• International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH)
• Common Technical Document (CTD)
• Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)

Regulatory overview (continued)

• Differences between submissions in the EU and USA
  • Bar coding (briefly) - EAN, 2D - datamatrix, QR
  • Counterfeiting and product security
  • Drug Quality and Security Act
  • Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD)

Choice of pharmaceutical packaging

• Compatibility and ICH testing
• Testing and evaluation
  • Extractables and leachables

Programme Day Two

New Product Development (NPD) process and role of packaging

Main pharmaceutical packaging formats and materials

• Primary - key properties - glass, plastics, metals, blisters,
  laminates, tubes, aerosols, closures
• Secondary - pharmaceutical labelling - labels, leaflets (PILs), cartons
• Manufacture, benefits, potential Issues, testing

Trade/transit requirements

Specifications

Environment

Artwork requirements

Some special requirements for packaging

• Medical devices - briefly: Categories, CE Marking requirements
• Child resistant closures
• Tamper-evidence
• Readability
• Braille
• Patient compliance

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