SCHOTT Pharma Ampoules Glass ampoules designed to safeguard sensitive medication and retain its integrity during storage and administration
High quality glass ampoules for secure drug storage
For more than 130 years, glass ampoules have been playing an important role in the widespread supply of basic medicine such as painkillers, inflammation inhibitors, and anesthetics. Around the world there is a large demand for drugs, which can be met using ampoules. SCHOTT Pharma’s large portfolio of glass ampoules is both affordable and reliable, continuously improving to fulfill industry demands.
Crafting superior glass ampoules using advanced processes
Manufactured with Type I Borosilicate Glass in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), these glass ampoules offer high chemical resistance. Permanent process optimization, 100 % inline dimensional control, stringent inspection of cosmetic defects, frequent employee training, and decades of pharmaceutical glass expertise ensure that SCHOTT Pharma’s ampoules maintain their high-quality standards.
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More than a product – a complete solution
Available in various formats (1-30 ml) and forms (B, C, and D), SCHOTT Pharma’s glass ampoules deliver consistent quality. Combining nearly 100 years of ampoule production and the expertise of our Ampoule Academy, we can help optimize your TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
Master your stability problems
Glass leachables can cause stability issues for different kinds of injectable solutions. SCHOTT Pharma Services offer a range of analytical tests to assess any potential risks and find strategies to avoid them. These tests include drug compatibility and delamination studies, container inspection, and particle analysis.
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Reduce breakage on the line
To reduce breakage on the line, SCHOTT Pharma offers two solutions. The first is identifying and understanding the “pressure peaks” of the fill-and-finish line, using SmartSkin Quantifeel™ to optimize fill-and-finish line parameters. The second is analytical strength tests of transported containers to understand the root causes of damage generated by the fill-and-finish line with the help of SCHOTT Pharma Services.
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SCHOTT Pharma Ampoules Academy
Patient wellbeing is SCHOTT Pharma’s highest priority, which is why we work closely with our customers to deliver the best results. SCHOTT Pharma’s Ampoules Academy offers a unique education in pharmaceutical glass ampoules, as we share our expertise on a number of subjects, including glass shaping, glass burner settings, and sealing.
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FAQ
For more than a century, ampoules have played an important part in the supply of medication such as pain medicines, sedatives, drugs for the treatment of heart and/or blood problems, vitamins, minerals, emergency drugs, nausea treatment, solutions to treat overdose, and much more.
Learn more in our blog article on how ampoules became the world's most popular primary packaging for drugs.
- Glass ampoules start as short lengths of glass tubing, which are then shaped by heating with gas torches.
- The heated glass is manipulated using gravity to create the desired shape, including a narrow neck.
- Depending on the ampoule form and type of filling line, the ampoules are either hermetically sealed by melting the thin top with an open flame or left open.
- Finally, the ampoules are ready for the filling process.
Choosing the best glass ampoules for your filling line means understanding the different shapes of ampoules and their compatibility with your manufacturing process. Form B ampoules are versatile and precise, feature improved vapor and funnel dimensions, and are suitable for different types of machines. Form C ampoules are one of the oldest types of ampoule and are the preferred form for older fill-and-finish machines. Also known as closed ampoules, Form D ampoules have a wider opening and are designed for machines without a washing, drying, and depyrogenation module.
Learn more in our blog article on how to find the best ampoules for your filling line.