Pharmaceutical Industry Blog

What does the Lot number on packaging mean?

8-08-2023

The packaging of drugs and supplements contain various designations, symbols and letter abbreviations that are not easily comprehensible to consumers. Such designations include the Lot number on the packaging. In our article, we will explain how it should be interpreted and where the requirement to use this abbreviation on packaging and leaflets came from.

10-05-2022

Potassium iodide is most commonly talked about in the context of the treatment of thyroid problems and the hazards of radioactive contamination. However, this popular chemical has a much wider spectrum of action. What should we know about potassium iodide, and what are its properties and uses? Here is a summary of the key facts.

23-03-2022

The structure and composition of the fluid was first proposed in the 19th century by the French physician Jean Auguste Lugol. It was originally intended for the treatment of tuberculosis, but these attempts were unsuccessful. The world heard about Lugol’s solution again in 1986 with the explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Lugol’s solution […]

15-11-2021

The 3% hydrogen peroxide solution is one of the most popular and most commonly encountered substances. It is an important piece of equipment in a home first aid kit. Even though modern pharmacology has invented more effective means of disinfecting wounds, the 3% hydrogen peroxide solution still remains the product of choice for treating minor […]

25-03-2021

Medicines have been used for millennia. The journey to the development of pharmaceutical substances currently available on pharmacy shelves was not easy and required hundreds of years of research. Currently, on the global pharmaceutical market, we can find a wide range of drugs that allow the preparation to be tailored to the individual needs of […]

5-09-2019

The chemical and pharmaceutical industries are synergetic. Chemical raw materials manufactured for the production of medicines, pharmaceuticals, ointments, gels and other products differ considerably from other applications. They are distinguished by very high quality and meeting all requirements that were included in the European Pharmacopoeia.

2-08-2017

The pharmaceutical industry stands out among other areas of the chemical industry with high growth dynamics as well as above average profitability. It is, at the same time, one of the most innovative industries, investing significant financial resources in research and development. The development of medicine, demographic changes associated with ageing and increased health consciousness […]

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