What are Blister Packs?
Blister packs are a specific type of product packaging that consists of pre-formed molded plastic heat sealed over a printed paperboard card. Blister packs are most commonly used to package pharmaceutical products, but may also be used to package other small consumer goods. The paperboard card backing on blister packs may contain a layer of paper, foil or plastic as well. The pre-formed molded compartment on blister packs is clear, allowing the consumer to easily view its contents. The single most common use for blister packs is packaging drug capsules or tablets in single dose units. Blister packs are used to package both pharmacy dispensed and over the counter medications. Typically, the capsule or tablet contained within the blister pack is pushed through the back of the attached card and thus, in many parts of the world, this type of packaging is referred to as Push Through Packs (PTPs). The individual compartments of a blister pack are often separated by perforation so that they c
A blister pack is a two-piece package made up of a Thermoformed Plastic Blister and a Paperboard Blister Card. The blister card has a heat sensitive adhesive that glues the blister to the blister card. Blister packs are an inexpensive way to combine the visibility of a clamshell and the graphics of a folding carton.
