Pouch packaging is an alternative form of multi dose/unit dose blister packaging in which a pharmaceutical product is enclosed between two webs of heat-sealable flexible film through either a heated reciprocating platen or a heated crimp roller.[1]
Advantages of Pouch pack over Blister Pack
● Economical packaging solution
● Strong and perfect packaging material for drug protection and distribution
● Allows patient to consume the prescribed tablets without touching the package of the other tablets
● Dose accuracy
● Pouch packaging can be easily automated
● Maximized protection and safety of tablet packaging
Things that should be taken into consideration
● Cost plays a role in this pharmacy industry, which is more focused towards complying with the regulations and maintaining product integrity/security
● Preferred Flexible Unit/Multi Dose Packaging
Conclusion
Factors like cost, regulation, innovation and supplier flexibility are the key governing areas in the pharmaceutical sector, also determining the choice of packaging these drugs. Different forms of unit dose packaging could be used to suit the needs of flexible packaging suppliers and pharmaceutical companies for different drug categories.
Strip packs would be the cost effective choice for over the counter drugs. The use of strip packs reduces packaging by almost 40 percent, thus leading to cost savings.
