UK container supplier Nekem, of Hull, has launched its new brand Unopac, which combines the Nekem UNO bottles, blowmoulded by Pontypridd-based Riverside Plastics, and the UCP Mediloc child resistant push down & turn closures, applied immediately after moulding.
The bottles, blowmoulded in PVC, will be available in bottle green, special green, blue and clear as well as traditional amber. They are round cylindrical and range from 35ml to 200ml in size. The R3 neck finish is available in neck diameters of 22mm, 24mm, 28mm and 33mm, with closures to match. Capping is being undertaken by Riverside and will form an additional operation immediately after moulding.
The Unopac combination is said to be the only fully approved pre-capped tablet bottle available in the UK. The bottle complies with BS 1679 part 8 1992 for Pharmaceutical Dispensing for Solid and Semi-solid Medicines and the total pack complies with BS EN ISO 8317 2004 - Child Resistant Packaging for Reclosable Packages.
The Unopac system will automatically ensure closure and bottle compatibility, while at the same time eliminating the risk of contamination within the bottle. Furthermore, wholesale and retail pharmacists will be assisted in their stock control because under- or over-supply of closures or bottles will be avoided.