Light-sensitive substances such as biologics or biosimilars react sensitively to UV and light rays—which may impair their efficacy and shelf life. Schreiner MediPharm meets this challenge with innovative light protection labels that not only protect the sensitive substances but also enhance safety and efficiency when using prefilled syringes.

Prefilled syringes have become an integral part of everyday medical practice due to their ease and speed of use by healthcare staff and patients. However, the transparency of glass or COC poses a risk to light-sensitive drugs: UV and light rays can impair the active ingredients. That’s why Schreiner MediPharm offers customized light protection solutions that are suitable for all commonly used types and sizes of syringes—whether with needles or Luer-lock adapters.

The new functional labels from Schreiner MediPharm are available in three light protection levels covering various requirements. While Level 1 offers UV protection as well as allowing transparency thanks to an integrated inspection window, Level 2 additionally protects against blue light–but still allows to see the fill level due to a semi-transparent window. For maximum safety, Level 3 offers full light protection. If necessary, resealable inspection windows may be integrated to check the syringe content in its original color.

The light protection can be integrated in three different types of labels meeting the individual requirements of pharmaceutical companies with a variety of functions. The Light-Protect-Label covers the syringe barrel while the Syringe-Closure-Wrap Label wraps around the syringe barrel and cap, which increases the light protection and has a first-opening indication feature as well. The Cap-Lock Label has been designed specifically for the SCHOTT TOPPAC^® infuse syringe and also combines increased light protection with first-opening indication. Additional features such as graduations and documentation labels may be integrated too. Thus, the new light protection labels combine protection, functionality, and efficiency—for more safety and reliability when using light-sensitive substances.