How to choose the right tertiary pharmaceutical and medical device packaging for the distribution environment

Do you know how to evaluate tertiary packaging components-- such as corrugated cases, wood pallets and shrink wrap? When manufacturers of packaged drug products begin to assess the product’s packaging for shipment, they should evaluate the tertiary components as well for performance in the distribution environment.
You will learn how to take into account the drug product’s characteristics, make use of shipping qualification studies, how to use packaging to mitigate transit risks, with a distinction between the use of passive (Expanded polystyrene, Polyurethane, Vacuum insulated panels) and active (Temperature-controlled shipping) packaging solutions (Healthcare Packaging website).
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