What characteristics should COVID-19 tablet packaging have

At present, COVID-19 is still spreading around the world. While vaccinating against the new crown, countries are also stepping up the research and development of specific drugs for COVID-19, and some drugs have been launched one after another. Most of the drugs currently on the market are oral small-molecule drugs, so what characteristics should COVID-19 drug packaging have to better store drugs?

50ml pharma desiccant bottle

60ml plastic pill bottle with crc

Drugs currently on the market globally include Merck's Molnupiravir (Monupiravir), Pfizer's Paxlovid (Paxlovid), and VV116 developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In terms of drug types, these three drugs are oral small molecule drugs. Such drugs have the advantages of wide use, mature theory, and direct antiviral effect. Due to the particularity of its own ingredients and dosage forms, the packaging of this type of drug must have very good moisture-proof performance. If it does not have this feature, the drug will easily cause deliquescence and adhesion after absorbing water molecules, which not only greatly reduces the efficacy of the drug, but sometimes also Toxic and side effects occur, endangering the health of patients.

COVID-19 drug packaging must first have moisture-proof properties, which is a basic requirement for packaging performance and a very important function to ensure drug stability during storage. On the other hand, it is sealing. No matter how good the moisture absorption performance of the desiccant is, it also needs good sealing to prevent the outside water vapor from invading the inside of the package, which will cause the drug to be damp and affect the efficacy of the drug.

Taken together, COVID-19 pharmaceutical packaging must have two major functions: moisture-proof and airtight, so as to ensure the basic functions of drug safety and stability. In addition, some packages have added a child-proof opening function on the basis of these functions, which effectively reduces the risk of children eating medicines by mistake.