When it comes to great package design, the pharmaceutical industry must adhere to the strictest regulations of any industry out there. The products must be safely packaged, easy to read, and let’s not forget about sustainability. The pandemic has made things even more stressful for manufacturers trying to stay in line with the latest legislation.
But with a bit of knowhow, you can ensure your products meet the most rigorous standards. Here are a few things to be aware of.
Safety
To ensure your product is safely packaged, you’ll want to pay close attention to the Quality by Design (QbD) approach. The approach focuses on upholding quality throughout the design process with risk management and analytics in mind. In doing so, it provides a contemporary package design while adhering old school standards.
It’s also important to use FDA compliant packing materials. These include printing inks that are impermeable, so they do not contaminate the drugs. Medical plastics should be integrated as well.
Readability
If you have ever tried to read the label of a medication container, you know how challenging it can be. Packaging designers struggle to get a lot of information into a tiny space. Despite difficulties, it’s important to create a label that’s as readable as possible. Often a special type of printing is used to help achieve this goal.
The drug information should include:
· The name of the drug
· The expiration date
· The active ingredient
· Directions for use
· Manufacturer’s batch number
· Manufacturer’s or supplier’s name and address
· Directions for storage
· Health warnings
Sustainability
The eco-friendly movement is taking over. As a result, there is a call for companies to eliminate one use plastics and replace them with biodegradable and recyclable materials.
The easiest way to do this is to provide your own recycling service. Let customers know that they can return their packaging after they are done with it so it can be reused by the company.
Smart Packaging
Smart packaging is a major component when it comes to product safety. It allows stakeholders to track the package from the time it leaves the factory to the time it arrives at its destination. This comes in handy in limited product degradation, stopping criminal networks from infiltrating the chain, boosting efficiency and improving the customer experience.
Patients are also benefiting from QR codes on packaging. They can scan the codes to find out usage directions, health warnings, ingredients and more. This saves them from having to read tiny label printing.
Pharmaceutical label package design is tricky, but Lien Design will help you navigate the confusing world of medication. We will make sure your packages are easy to read, safe, sustainable and updated with the latest technology. Call us for all your packaging needs.