Definition: Containers, packaging, and packaging materials for drugs and BIOLOGICAL AGENTS. 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.
includes containers, packaging methods, packaging materials; IM; DRUG LABELING is also available
Other names Packaging, Drug; Drug Containers and Closures; Packagings, Drug; Drug Packagings; Drug Container; Containers, Drug; Container, Drug; Drug Containers