unit-dose package

u·nit-dose pack·age

(yū'nit-dōs pak'ăj)

The repackaging of a bulk medication into smaller single-use systems for ease of dispensing to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities.

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The latest pharmaceutical unit-dose package capability and new films for medical device applications will be featured by Tekni-Plexs Tekni-Films business unit at Pack Expo Las Vegas, September 23-25, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth N206.

United States : Tekni-Plex exhibits unit-dose pharma packaging solutions, new films for medical devices at Pack Expo Las Vegas

"These details will enhance a sample or unit-dose package," says Gabilanes.

The company is committed to expanding its line of multisource pharmaceutical products that are formatted as bulk and unit-dose package configurations for liquids and solids; coated, sustained-release and controlled-release tablets; nasal sprays; topical solutions; cytotoxics; and CII narcotics.

Roxane Laboratories

ClearShield comes in a convenient, hygienically sealed unit-dose package that includes an easy-to-use applicator and mixing well to ensure consistent fluoride levels.

Zenith Dental introduces Kolorz[TM] ClearShield[TM] 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish

Using the right amount of a skincare product will also affect a product's efficacy, so a unit-dose package can be helpful.

"Unit-dose packages also offer a reduced risk' of cross-contamination," she adds.

Applcatopr take center stage: consumers are realizing the importance of using the right applicators and tools, while brands, as well as suppliers, are delivering more innovative options than ever before

Marketing over 75 medications in about 250 package sizes, Roxane is focused on expanding its line of multisource pharmaceutical products formatted as bulk and unit-dose package configurations for liquids and solids; coated, sustained-release and controlled-release tablets; nasal sprays, topical solutions, cytotoxics and CII narcotics.

Roxane Laboratories Inc

Carol Gamsby, director of sales, James Alexander Corporation, says that many of her customers require a customized unit-dose package, tailored to fit a product's requirements in order to ensure stability.

'Smarter' sampling: more effective types of beauty sampling programs, which target specific types of customers, are trending--and this is increasing the demand for innovative samplers, as well as deluxe, unit-dose and travel sizes that are designed to fulfill new needs being requested by beauty brands

"For the sun-screen product the company has chosen to use our strip of five white unit-dose packages. However, they asked us to separate them out because they wanted a more medical look.

Try it, you'll like it: samples and unit-dose packaging help sell new products and sustain established brands