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1. What does "prefilled" mean? (Opposite of reconstituted)

2. Classification of containers according to their abilit to protect their contents from e!terna conditions

he USP  classifies containers according to their abilit to protect their contents from e!ternal

conditions. he minimall acceptable container is a#ell$closed container% it protects the contents

from e!traneous solids and from loss under ordinar conditions of handling& shipment& storage& and

distribution. ' tight container protects the contents from contamination b e!traneous liuids& solids&

or apors& from loss of the article& and from efflorescence& deliuescence& or eaporation under the

ordinar or customar conditions of handling& shipment& storage& and distribution and is capable of

tight re$closure. ' hermetic container is imperious to air or an other gas under the ordinar or

customar conditions of handling& shipment& storage& and distribution. *terile hermetic

containers generall hold preparations intended for in+ection or parenteral administration. ' light$

resistant container is intended to proide protection from light.

 ' single$dose container is one that holds a uantit of drug intended as a single dose and #hen

opened cannot be resealed #ith assurance that sterilit has been maintained. hese containers

include fusion$sealed ampules and prefilled sringes and cartridges. ' multiple$dose container is a

hermetic container that permits #ithdra#al of successie portions of the contents #ithout changing

the strength or endangering the ualit or purit of the remaining portion (ials).

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. /numerate different "terms" general emploed in storage labeling #ith their specefic temperature0conditions

to ensure the stabilit of the pharmaceutical preparations for the period of the intended shelf$life

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 're there an difference bet#een labels for npatient and Outpatient 3abels drug orders?