The main role of healthcare packaging is to protect a packed pharmaceutical or a medical device product. Healthcare packaging is designed according to the medical standards and guidelines and also protect product integrity at the same time. It is bifurcated into a medical device and pharmaceutical packaging market. Pharmaceutical product packaging is further divided into two types-primary packing and secondary packing. Primary packing has components that are in contact with the product directly (i.e. cap, bottle, label etc.). The main function of primary packing is product protection form any climatic, chemical, biological or mechanical hazards that may cause deterioration of the product. Secondary packaging is the most visible packaging as it is external to primary packaging.
Packaging is an integral part of pharmaceutical products and intended to protect the product from the external environment. Increasing quality concerns in the healthcare sector have led to the development of quality by design initiatives for better packaging of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It mainly focused on establishing quality plans in the early stages of product development to improve the packaging process. Along with this, increasing demand for packaging to increase the safety and stability led to the development of standard procedures by government bodies created huge opportunities for manufacturers. Currently, increasing the focus of product quality and productivity has boosted the potential growth of the market. Further, increasing financial investments led to the rapid evolution of manufacturing processes with multiple modalities increased operation efficiency and increased the demand for packaging.
Biodegradable and Compostable Materials: The industry is increasingly using biodegradable plastics, recyclable blister packs, and compostable films to satisfy the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Medical-Grade Paper Packaging: Advancements in medical-grade paper packaging provide sustainable and cost-effective solutions that fulfill sterility requirements while improving printability for barcodes and expiration dates.