Immediate Container and Secondary Container

Immediate Container USP

  • The immediate container is the outer container or protective packaging.

  • It is utilized by manufacturers or distributors for dosage forms that are not exempt.

  • Designed to show evidence of tampering with contents.

Secondary Container USP

  • Defined by USP 659.

  • A secondary container is a packaging component that:

    • Protects primary packaging.

    • Safeguards the product contained.