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Drug Packaging

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.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): E05.916.320, J01.576.655.750.321, J01.576.761.300

MeSH Unique ID: D004349

Entry Terms:

  • Packaging, Drug
  • Drug Packagings
  • Packagings, Drug
  • Drug Containers and Closures
  • Drug Containers
  • Container, Drug
  • Containers, Drug
  • Drug Container

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