Lääkepakkaus

Lääkepakkaus refers to the packaging used for pharmaceutical products. Its primary functions are to protect the medication from external factors such as light, moisture, and air, ensuring its stability and efficacy. It also serves to identify the drug, providing essential information such as the drug name, dosage, manufacturer, expiry date, and batch number.

The design of lääkepakkaus adheres to strict regulatory guidelines to guarantee patient safety. These regulations cover aspects like child-resistant closures, tamper-evident seals, and clear, legible labeling. Materials used for lääkepakkaus are carefully selected to be inert and not react with the medication. Common materials include glass, various types of plastic, and aluminum.

Secondary packaging, such as cardboard boxes, often contains additional information like patient leaflets (pakkausseloste) which detail the medication's usage, potential side effects, and contraindications. Lääkepakkaus also plays a role in preventing counterfeit drugs from entering the supply chain through features like holograms or unique identifiers. Proper disposal of lääkepakkaus is also an important consideration, with many municipalities offering specific recycling or disposal programs for pharmaceutical waste to minimize environmental impact.