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Investigative Techniques > Technology, Pharmaceutical > Drug Packaging
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Technology > Technology, Pharmaceutical > Drug Packaging
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Industry > Product Packaging > Drug Packaging
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Industry > Manufacturing Industry > Drug Industry > Drug Packaging

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Drug Packaging  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Drug Packagings
  • Packaging, Drug
  • Packagings, Drug

Note

  • includes containers, packaging methods, packaging materials; IM; DRUG LABELING is also available

Scope note

  • Containers, packaging, and packaging materials for drugs and BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. These include those in ampule, capsule, tablet, solution or other forms. Packaging includes immediate-containers, secondary-containers, and cartons. In the United States, such packaging is controlled under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which also stipulates requirements for tamper-resistance and child-resistance. Similar laws govern use elsewhere. (From Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR 1 Section 210, 1993) DRUG LABELING is also available.

History note

  • 78; was DRUG CONTAINERS AND CLOSURES 1968-77

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004349

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