The Evolution of Serialization and the Role of Packaging

It’s clear that the packaging industry has a central role to play in supporting the long-term success of the pharmaceutical and health sectors. Technological developments have allowed packaging to go beyond simply containing products securely, to support areas such as patient safety and compliance in new ways. One of the most transformative journeys has been that of serialization.

Serialization, the process of assigning each individual unit of packaging a unique identifier, has come a long way from its early use to the stringent global regulations we see today. Today, it’s a vital tool in ensuring the products that reach patients are safe and validated, but there is still further work to do in making serialization a streamlined part of packaging workflows.