Dublin, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Pharmaceutical Packaging Essentials: From Regulatory Compliance to Market Success (Jan 25th - Jan 27th, 2027)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Course Overview
Gain essential insight into pharmaceutical packaging requirements, regulatory compliance, product safety and market readiness through this interactive professional development course.
Effective pharmaceutical packaging is central to maintaining the quality, integrity, stability and safety of medicines and healthcare products throughout their lifecycle. It must also satisfy complex regulatory requirements, support efficient distribution and provide accurate information for healthcare professionals and patients. Packaging decisions can therefore have a significant impact on product development, manufacturing, approval, supply chain performance and commercial success.
This introductory pharmaceutical packaging course provides delegates with a structured overview of the principal technical, regulatory and operational considerations affecting packaged pharmaceutical and healthcare products. It is suitable both for professionals who are new to pharmaceutical packaging and for experienced personnel seeking a practical refresher on current principles, responsibilities and industry expectations.
The programme begins with a comprehensive review of the regulatory environment governing pharmaceutical packaging. Participants will explore essential compliance requirements and consider how packaging supports product quality, patient safety and successful market access. The course highlights the importance of incorporating packaging strategy into pharmaceutical product development from an early stage, helping organisations reduce risk, avoid delays and make informed decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
A key focus is the selection of pharmaceutical packaging materials and formats. Delegates will examine available options, their principal advantages and their suitability for different applications. The programme also addresses material compatibility and product stability, including relevant International Council for Harmonisation testing considerations and the role of extractables and leachables studies. These subjects are critical when assessing potential interactions between a pharmaceutical product, its packaging components and the external environment.
The course also considers packaging requirements across trade, storage and transit activities. Participants will review factors that may influence product protection and performance as packaged medicines move through manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and delivery. Environmental considerations are included to support a broader understanding of the growing sustainability expectations affecting pharmaceutical packaging development and material selection.
Artwork design is another important area covered during the programme. Delegates will consider the essential requirements for developing accurate, compliant and effective pharmaceutical packaging artwork, with attention to the communication of critical product information. The course also examines specialised packaging features, including child-resistant closures and tamper-evident packaging, and their contribution to patient protection, product security and regulatory compliance.
Key topics include:
- Pharmaceutical packaging regulations and compliance requirements
- Packaging strategy within new pharmaceutical product development
- Selection of pharmaceutical packaging materials and formats
- Advantages, limitations and applications of packaging options
- Material compatibility and pharmaceutical product stability
- ICH testing considerations
- Extractables and leachables studies
- Trade, storage and transit requirements
- Environmental and sustainability considerations
- Pharmaceutical packaging artwork essentials
- Child-resistant closures
- Tamper-evident packaging systems
By completing this interactive pharmaceutical packaging training course, delegates will strengthen their understanding of the issues that influence packaging design, material selection, regulatory approval and lifecycle performance. The programme is particularly relevant to professionals working in drug development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control, packaging development, supply chain management and logistics.
CPD Hours: 18
Who should attend?
Whether you are new to the industry, have a basic understanding of pharmaceutical packaging or are more familiar with the area but looking for a refresher, this course will provide you with valuable knowledge and insights.Those who would benefit from attending include:
- Account managers
- Artwork producers
- Auditors
- Business developers
- Clinical trial suppliers
- Logistics personnel
- Packaging design/labelling personnel
- Project managers
- Purchasers
- Quality assurance and control personnel
- Regulatory personnel
- Suppliers to the industry
- Technical writers
Key Topics Covered:
- Day 1
- NPD process
- The role of pharmaceutical packaging
- Regulatory and GMP Requirements
- Product security and emerging pharma legislation
- Choice of pharmaceutical packaging
- Pack testing and evaluation - ICH
- ICH testing
- Special climatic conditions
- Secondary and tertiary packaging materials Part 1
- Special aspects of pharmaceutical packaging
- Day 2
- ICH testing continued.
- Key properties of various primary packaging materials Part 1
- Primary packaging materials Part 2
- Primary packaging materials Part 3
- Day 3
- Primary packaging materials Part 4
- Secondary and tertiary packaging materials Part 2
- Trade/transit requirements
- Interactive session (Case study: group exercise & feedback)
- Takeaway and key messages
Speakers
Chris Penfold
Chris Penfold is an experienced Freelance Packaging Development Specialist and Consultant; a self-motivated, achievement oriented, confident and creative leader with a proven track record in general and technical management. He is a packaging professional with over 25 years packaging development and NPD experience working on £million-brands in the OTC, healthcare and Rx pharma arenas for 'blue-chip' multinational companies such as Glaxo (GSK), CIBA (Novartis), Boots Healthcare and Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare.
He is an MBA graduate and Chartered Marketer with extensive cross-functional experience in a broad spectrum of related disciplines, including marketing, supply chain, QC and production. An 'International Player' with experience working in various European countries, Middle East, North America and extended business trips to the Far East. Underpinned by proven interpersonal skills, the ability to make things happen and experience gained from independent international consultancy projects and running his own business, Design Cognition Ltd.
Sample Past Attending Organisations include:
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech Leaders: AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Gilead Sciences, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Galderma, Basilea Pharmaceutica, Sobi, Merck / MSD, and Vifor Pharma.
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