INTRODUCTION

Labelling:- Label means a display of written, printed or graphic

matter upon immediate container or the wrapper of a drug
package. And drug labelling is referred to as prescription
labelling, is written, printed or graphic matter upon any of its
container, or accompanying such a drug.

Packaging:- Packaging of drugs can be defined as the

economical means of providing presentation, protection,
compliance, information, integrity and stability of the product.

Labelling and Packaging of Drugs (rules & regulations):-

 All lebels of a drug should conform as per the specificarions
under the Drug and Rosmetics Rules 1945.

 Packaging of drugs should be done as specified in Drugs and

Cosmetic Act 1940.
Importance of Labelling:- Correct drug labelling is central for
ensuring proper drug dispensing and thus for patient safety.
Labelling errors may result in adverse health outcomes.tical

Importance of Packaging:- Packaging is essential to maintain

the quality of the drug. Packaging protects the drug not only from
physical damage but also from biological degradation. Sensitive
drugs need adequate protection from light, water and sometimes
also proximity to other sensitive substances.
 SUMMARY/REPORT

Both lebelling and packaging plays important role in

pharmaceutical industry. Correct drug labelling is also very
important for ensuring proper drug dispensing and thus for
patient safety. The primary purpose of labeling of medicines is the
clear unambiguous identification of the medicine and the
conditions for its safe use. It is also an informative tool for
stakeholders such as health-care professionals, patients and
pharmacists. A drug label is required for marketing of any drug
and it is a useful tool for pharmacoeconomic studies. The safe use
of all medicines depends on accurate information on the label and
users reading the label carefully and being able to assimilate and
act on the information presented. A regulatory compliant drug
label is mandatory for marketing of a drug, which should be in
accordance with requirements given by regulators in respective
country. Regulatory body of every country has a set of
requirements for labeling of drugs. The criteria for drug labeling
in India are listed in Drug and Cosmetic Rules (D and CRs) 1945
under Sections 96 and 97. Keeping those requirements under
consideration, labels are designed by the manufacturers. On the
other hand Proper packaging is essential to maintain the quality
of the drug. The particular type of packaging used in
pharmaceutical industries depends on the nature of the product
they are intended for. The advantages of any packaging solution
used should fit closely to the needs of the product it is carrying.
Packaging of pharmaceuticals can be devided into three parts, (a)
Primary packaging, (b) Secondary packaging (c) Tertiary
packaging. Some of the common packages are:- blister packs,
bottles, strip packs, sealed tubes, film wrapper, sachets, etc.
Nowdays good packaging helps the manufacturer to attract
customers.
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