Schreiner MediPharm launches light protection labels for syringes

Schreiner MediPharm has launched innovative labels for syringes offering effective protection for light-sensitive active ingredients (APIs) such as biologics and biosimilars.

Light-sensitive drugs react sensitively to UV and light rays, which may impair their efficacy and shelf life. Schreiner MediPharm addresses this challenge with customized light protection labels developed specifically for the requirements of light-sensitive APIs.

The new functional labels are suitable for all commonly used syringe types and sizes—whether they are fitted with needles or Luer lock adapters.

The functional labels are available in three different UV and light protection levels: Level 1 offers effective UV protection combined with an integrated transparent inspection window. Level 2 additionally extends this protection to blue light, while a semi-transparent window permits viewing the fill level. Maximum protection is delivered by Level 3, which enables full light protection. Resealable inspection windows can be integrated to check the syringe content in its original color.

The individual light protection is available for three different types of labels performing specific functions.

The Light-Protect-Label protects the syringe barrel while the Syringe-Closure-Wrap Label for higher protection offers full coverage of the syringe barrel and cap and has a first-opening indication feature.

The Cap-Lock Label, specifically developed for the Schott Toppac infuse syringe, combines elevated light protection with reliable first-opening indication. Additionally, graduations enabling precise injection dosing and documentation labels can be integrated to enhance application efficiency further.

The new light protection labels from Schreiner MediPharm enable pharmaceutical companies to efficiently equip their prefilled syringes for sensitive substances with precision multi-level UV and light protection.

The label is customized to suit the respective COC or glass syringe and can be processed without exposure to heat.