Compliance packaging, also known as blister packaging, originated in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a way to package small consumer goods such as toys and hardware. However, it did not find use for pharmaceutical products until the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the subsequent years, the pharmaceutical industry increasingly adopted blister packaging, which helped to reduce the risk of medication errors and improve medication adherence. Nowadays, blister packaging is a widely accepted and utilized method for packaging medication.
What is Blister packaging/Compliance packaging
Blister packaging (also known as compliance packaging) is made of a plastic blister that seals individual medication doses, which are then placed onto a paper or cardboard backing. The blister is perforated so that consumers can easily push out the individual medication dose.
Advantages
- Compliance packaging offers consumers a high degree of convenience, as the individual doses are pre-packaged and ready for use, eliminating the need for them to measure out their own doses, which can be confusing and time-consuming. Moreover, the blister packaging seals the medication, helping to keep it fresh and preventing contamination by environmental factors such as dust.
- Compliance packaging helps consumers keep track of their medication easily. Many blister packs have a calendar on the back that shows when they last took their medication and when the next dose is due. This is useful for those taking multiple medications.
- Compliance packaging also makes it convenient for consumers to carry medication when they travel. With pre-packaged individual doses, it eliminates the need to bring along bulky medication bottles that can be difficult to keep track of. Moreover, blister packaging is lightweight and compact, making it easy to pack in a suitcase or carry-on bag.
- Compliance packaging benefits the healthcare industry in several ways. It simplifies the dispensation of medication by pharmacies and hospitals to patients, and it reduces the risk of medication errors. Furthermore, compliance packaging can reduce medication waste by preventing patients from forgetting to take their medication or accidentally taking too much.
What we offer
We, at Lifecare Rx Pharmacy, are committed to making medication management easier for our customers. That’s why we provide compliance packaging, which packages each medication dose into labeled individual blister packs, indicating when it should be taken. This way, our customers won’t miss a dose or take the wrong one. We offer expert counselling on how to use the packaging and regular medication reviews to help our customers stay on track. Count on us to be your partner in better health.
If you wish to talk to us then call us at 905-845-1945
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