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Pharmaceutical Packaging

18 January 2016 08:30 - 22 January 2016 15:00, York, United Kingdom


Introduction
Course Outline
Packaging Components
  • Primary (contact) materials, their composition and properties
  • Choosing the most appropriate material for specific applications
  • Pre-treatment of components
  • Requirements for receipt and testing
  • Supplier considerations
Pack Design
  • Contact packaging components
  • Reducing the risk of mix-up
  • Industrial codes of practice, e.g. PS 9000
The Packaging Process
  • Packaging machinery – an overview
  • Packaging operations – the GMP challenges
  • Recalls – an overview
  • In-process controls
  • Automatic security and detection systems
Regulatory Aspects
  • Stability testing requirements
  • Labelling regulations
  • Marketing Authorisation Application requirements for packaging components
The Route to the Patient
  • Wholesale dealing – including a visit to a wholesaler
  • Retail pharmacy visit
Concerns for the QP
  • Counterfeits
  • Controlled temperature storage and distribution
Discussion and Working Groups
A significant proportion of the course time will be devoted to group work, where delegates have the opportunity, through case studies, to put theory into practice. Additionally, discussion periods, including a course tutor panel session, provide delegates with an opportunity to obtain answers to their specific question and concerns.

Course Tutors
  • James Johnson, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
  • Mr Mike Halliday, NSF Pharma Biotech Executive Director
  • Dr Gary Rees
  • Mrs Erika Notman
Venue
Hilton York Hotel

City of York, Hilton York Hotel, 1 Tower Hill, York, YO1 9WD, United Kingdom

Organised by
Contact information
Stella Pearson Smith
External Course Coordinator and QP Administrator, Pharma Biotech
Georgian House
22-24 West End
Kirkbymoorside
York
YO62 2AF
+44 (0)1751 432999
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