There are issues related to tamper evident packaging int he healthcare industry. Tamper-evidence in healthcare packaging refers to processes or technologies that help prevent or identify unwanted or unauthorised entrance into a package.
Healthcare in the past used to revolve entirely around hospital care. Today, healthcare often revolves around the home - a situation that has largely resulted from cost constraints and the introduction of maintenance-type drugs for treating chronic conditions such as arthritis, cancer, multiple sclerosis and other diseases that require frequent medication.
Many of these maintenance therapies are delivered by injection, and it has become increasingly necessary for patient-friendly administration systems. These systems must ensure that the potency of the drug be tamper-evident, help deter counterfeiting, promote compliance with the recommended dosing regimen, ensure the dosing accuracy, and be as safe, easy to use and painless as possible.
Healthcare in the past used to revolve entirely around hospital care. Today, healthcare often revolves around the home - a situation that has largely resulted from cost constraints and the introduction of maintenance-type drugs for treating chronic conditions such as arthritis, cancer, multiple sclerosis and other diseases that require frequent medication.
Many of these maintenance therapies are delivered by injection, and it has become increasingly necessary for patient-friendly administration systems. These systems must ensure that the potency of the drug be tamper-evident, help deter counterfeiting, promote compliance with the recommended dosing regimen, ensure the dosing accuracy, and be as safe, easy to use and painless as possible.