Pharmaceutical Packaging Course
This course is intended for people who have a direct involvement in packaging operations within the pharmaceutical industry. This includes the production, development, technology, purchasing, QA/QC, marketing, regulatory and auditing functions.
This course provides the required packaging knowledge for people training to become "Qualified Persons" within the meaning of the EC legislation.Course Leader
The course leader is an expert and specialist in packaging for the Pharmaceutical Industry. He has experience in packaging development, testing, legislation and project management across various applications
Course Description
This intensive three-day course will provide delegates with the knowledge of how packs, for packaging of ethical, OTC and veterinary medicines, are developed, manufactured, filled, transported, stored and used. A course project, completed by the delegates, emphasises the learning on each topic.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Identify the factors required for successful packaging including
- Stability testing - shelf life
- Regulatory needs
- Specifications & testing
- Quality - from design to audits
- Understand the conversion process of raw materials into packaging components to maximise quality and minimise recalls
- Understand the basics of artwork control allied to the printing processes
- Design for pack security - tamper evidence, child resistance & anti-counterfeiting
- Understand line layout to avoid rogues & optimise production
- An appreciation of future trends & developments
Course Contents
Day One
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Packaging - Pack function, hazards, users, compliance, environmental issues, overall requirements and definitions
Packaging Development - Material & pack testing, test method selection, properties vs. performance, specifications, product stability, shelf life, line trialsCourse Project Workshop - Determine packaging brief for selected products
Glass - Use a packaging material, manufacture, types I, II, III & NP, conversion, treatments
Plastics - Use as a packaging material, manufacture, conversion, testing, migration
Day Two
Closures - Types, functions, features, TE/CRC and testing.Flexible materials - Blisters, strips & sachets, manufacture, conversion, testing, properties
Metals - Tubes, aerosols, components, manufacture, conversion
Course Project Workshop - Determine primary packaging materials for selected products
Paper & Paperboard - Manufacture, properties, test methods, performance, conversion
Packaging Security - Controls, line clearance, machinery design, anti-counterfeiting, line layout
Transit Packaging - Distribution methods, temperature, pressure, moisture
Material Machinery Interface - Influences, testing, design, problem solving, validation
Day Three
Quality - Specifications, drawings, audits (in house & supplier), testing on line vs. goods inwards, GMP
Regulatory Aspects - Registration, legal requirements, ICHSterile Products - Requirements, sterilisation methods, particulatesPrinting, Decorating & Labelling - Artwork control, advantages & limitations of printing methods, labels, leaflets, cartons
Course Project Workshop - Determine secondary & tertiary packaging materials for selected productsFuture Developments - Legislation, trends, material developments
Course Summary & Evaluation - Review and feedback
Course Fees
IOM3/Packaging Society Member: £850 + VAT Non-Member: £975 + VAT
Fees include all notes, lunch and refreshments but are exclusive of individual travel and accommodation.
Applying for this course
Download the registration form below.
This activity is approved for Professional Development by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
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