Improve Speed To Market By Mitigating Vial And Stopper Incompatibility

By Victoria Morgan, Director, Strategic Marketing, Generics

Selecting the appropriate primary packaging system is essential for maintaining the quality, safety, and stability of drug products. Key considerations include chemical compatibility and dimensional fit, which are crucial for effective fill-finish processing. Glass vials are available in three neck types (US blowback, EU blowback, non-blowback) designed to minimize stopper pop-up during processing.

West conducted studies indicating that proper assembly of vial containment systems can ensure good container closure integrity, regardless of stopper size or vial style, especially with their 4031/45 Gray stoppers. Early risk mapping and careful component selection can help prevent delays in drug development, which is vital for market success.