Medical Packaging Trent Alert: Dosage Administrators

Preventing an error in the dosage of a medication or neutraceutical product is paramount. This is where controlled-dosage packaging comes into the picture. There are many options available today for pharmaceutical packaging, from bottles to foil to single dose packets. Consider the possibilities that medical packaging trends provide.

Single-dose Packaging Promises

When administering medication, especially to children, it can be difficult and time consuming to measure out a single dose accurately, especially if you're on the go. Single-dose packaging provides a self-service, single serving of a medication or nutritional product. For treatments with a set serving size, this type of flexible packaging offers promise.

On the Go Neutraceuticals/Medication

Our busy lifestyles and schedules make it difficult to keep track of medications and nutritional supplements. Once you have taken your daily dose of vitamins and/or medication, the last thing you want to do is carry around a bottle or canister. The use of flexible packaging materials in single serve units cuts down on the amount of medication you have to carry along. Rather than risk losing your medication, many consumers are carrying individual packets of pre-measured doses.

Patient Solutions are Priority

In order to better serve the safety-concerned consumer in a world where convenience and portability is king, companies must develop packaging with a safer, more economical twist. This is where single serve medical packaging comes in. This flexible packaging type is super easy to use and allows consumers to track prescription medication and nutraceutical usage.

Reduction of Garbage and Waste

A major drawback to single serve pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging is the additional waste created. A company must weigh the costs and benefits carefully. Single serve packaging can offer greater safety, security, and convenience for the consumer. But the main drawback is the extra waste created as a result of packaging smaller units of product. In order to reduce the environmental impact this packaging type has on the world, opt for green flexible packaging. Look for a packaging material made from recyclable materials or packaging that could easily be reused. Also look for packaging machinery that is sustainable over the long term, needing little maintenance and upkeep.

If you would like to learn more about how single use medical or nutraceutical packaging can benefit your business, contact us at Viking Masek. Our packaging professionals look forward to hearing from you today!