Pharmaceutical Packing interview questions for freshers

In this article, we will see the latest pharmaceutical packing interview questions. If you are a fresher and preparing for a packing interview, these questions will help with the interview process.

Tell me about pharmaceutical packaging 

Packing is the art and technology of enclosing/protecting products for distribution, storage, sales, and use.

Mention the types of Packing 

Pharmaceutical packing is mainly divided into three types 1. Primary Packing 2. secondary Packing 3. Tertiary packing

What are the goals of pharmaceutical packaging

The goal of pharmaceutical packaging is to protect the medication from external environment like light, moisture and temperature and prevent damage during transportation, patient compliance.

What is the packaging material used for blister packing 

The following materials are used as primary packing material for blister packing

• 1.PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is one of the best materials for blister packing used as forming film in which tablets sit, as you all know it’s clear and durable and has good barrier properties against moisture and contaminants.
• 2. Alu-Alu foil is used for moisture sensitive products and it’s a combination of aluminum laminates
• 3. Aluminum foil is used as lidding material and provides excellent protection against light, oxygen as well as moisture.

What is GSM 

GSM means grams per square meter. Higher the gsm , higher is the protection of pharmaceutical products from moisture, light and enhance stability.

You can calculate gsm of packing material by weighing the sample multiplied by 1000 and divided by area of the sample.

What are the in-process tests for blister packing 

The following in process tests is performed for blister packing

• Leak test
• Physical appearance test
• over printing details
• formation of blister quality

What is knurling in blister packing 

Knurling in blister packing are the patterned impressions on the sealing edges of the blisters and knurling enhances the seal integrity, prevent leaks so no air or moisture can enter the blister and improves the quality of the blister.

What are the critical Machine parameters during blister packing 

The following machine parameters are critical during blister packing which include sealing temperature, sealing pressure, sealing time, forming temperature, sealing time, vacuum pressure, tooling alignment.

What is track and trace 

Track and trace mean the process of recording and monitoring the journey of drug products from manufacturing to end consumer. It helps eliminate counterfeit drugs. supply chain transparency and recall management.

What is cold forming in blister packing 

Cold forming refers to formation of blister cavities from the laminate without heating and this cold forming method is highly effective for sensitive pharmaceutical products.