LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF THREE TYPES OF PRIMARY DRUG PACKAGING
Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
In this project, a comparative Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) of most common
primary containers (sachet, blister pack and pot) for several drugs has been
carried out. In addition, different stages in the Life Cycle Assessment
(LCA) during the packaging process of drugs have been studied.
The results have provided the identification of the impacts associated to the
life cycle of the studied packaging drugs, as well as providing a comparative
study between different types of primary packaging material. The data
obtained from the assessment of the impacts associated with the primary
packaging material throughout its life cycle have provided useful
information to establish new preventive strategies within the sector.
primary containers (sachet, blister pack and pot) for several drugs has been
carried out. In addition, different stages in the Life Cycle Assessment
(LCA) during the packaging process of drugs have been studied.
The results have provided the identification of the impacts associated to the
life cycle of the studied packaging drugs, as well as providing a comparative
study between different types of primary packaging material. The data
obtained from the assessment of the impacts associated with the primary
packaging material throughout its life cycle have provided useful
information to establish new preventive strategies within the sector.
Keywords
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); drugs packaging
References
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ISO 14040 (International Standardization Organization). (2006). Environmental Management-Life Cycle Assessment—Principles and Framework. International Standard ISO 14040
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