JP5512265B2 - Blister package, blister package manufacturing apparatus, and blister package manufacturing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a blister package for enclosing contents such as drugs and foodstuffs, and a blister package production apparatus and a blister package production method for producing this blister package.

  A blister package is generally widely used as one of packages for packaging drugs and foodstuffs. The blister package is formed with a blister (projection) part that is a convex part according to the shape of the contents to be packaged, and after the contents are stored in the blister part, a sealing material is applied to the opening part. The flange part around the blister part of the package and the sealing material are adhered and sealed and wrapped. There are various types of blister forming methods, and methods such as vacuum forming, pressure forming, plug assist forming, plug forming, and press forming are used.

In the blister package, the blister portion is often formed of a resin that can be seen through so that the stored contents can be seen. An example of such a blister package is PTP (press through package) packaging. PTP packaging is also used for foods, but it is mainly used as packaging for drugs such as tablets and capsules in medicine, and aluminum foil that is usually highly moisture-proof and easy to tear is used as a sealing material. . In PTP packaging, the aluminum foil, which is a sealing material, is broken by pressing a blister part formed of a resin sheet or film, and the stored tablet or the like is taken out (for example, Patent Document 1 or 2).
Moreover, in order to improve medication compliance, a book-type package or a card-type package in which paper is attached to a PTP package has been manufactured (for example, see Patent Document 3 or 4).

For other blister packs, the seal material to be attached to the blister part is made of a resin, paper, aluminum sheet, etc. that is not easily torn, and the peeler is peeled off from the sheet having the blister part when taking out the contents. There is an open seal package (see, for example, Patent Document 5).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-020627 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-100059 JP 2001-46467 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-237836 JP 2001-46469 A

  The blister packs as described above are widely used as drug packs. For example, in hospitals and pharmacies, a plurality of types of blister packs (PTP packs) are delivered to patients. For each of the multiple types of drugs delivered in this way, take the specified number when specified daily (for example, morning, noon, night, before meals, during meals, after meals, etc.) at hospitals or pharmacies. You are instructed to do so. For this reason, the name of the medicine to be taken and the actual photograph of the medicine should be specifically written together with its effect and method of use so that the patient and the pharmacy can take the indicated quantity of medicine at the appropriate time. It is enclosed with the drug and given to the patient.

However, it is not easy for the patient to ensure that the quantity specified at the time specified for each of these types of drugs is specified, and there is a high risk of taking it, especially in older patients. there were. Therefore, in hospitals and pharmacies, special packaging is provided for each drug when the drug is delivered to the patient so that the patient can be surely taken, especially when the patient is elderly. The patient may forget to take the medicine by writing the date and number of the medicine to be taken and the number of medicines to be taken in one day (one-dose pack) and writing the date and quantity to be taken in the package. Special care was taken not to.
Such repackaging of medicines in hospitals and pharmacies is a very complicated process, takes time, and involves the possibility of errors.
On the other hand, if it is the above-mentioned book type and card type package, it is the structure which can write in useful information for a patient. However, in the case of book-type and card-type packages, once the PTP package is manufactured, another mount or the like has to be attached, which makes the manufacturing process complicated. In addition, since a hot melt adhesive is used to bond the papers, a process of heating the papers is necessary. At this time, there is a possibility that the chemicals entering the convex portions may be altered by heat.

The present invention prevents the user from forgetting to drink in the blister package, prevents the contents from being used accidentally, and simplifies the processing when delivering the drug to the patient, for example, in a hospital or pharmacy. It is an object of the present invention to provide a blister package, a production apparatus for producing the blister package, and a blister package production method.
In addition, the present invention, for example, in the manufacturing process of the drug as the contents, attaches a label that can confirm the quantity to be taken at a time to the package of the drug, and the necessity of special packaging in a hospital or a pharmacy. A blister pack that has a writing area that can be written and the date and time to be taken can be written on the package of the medicine, and that can be reliably taken especially for elderly people, and a blister that has been partially improved over conventional packaging machines It aims at providing the manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a package, and the manufacturing method of a simple blister package.

In order to achieve the above object, the blister package of the first aspect of the present invention comprises:
A container film having a plurality of convex portions for storing a medicine;
A lid film affixed to the container film so as to enclose a drug in the convex portion of the container film;
A container label having an opening which is attached to a surface of the container film opposite to the surface on which the lid film is adhered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive and exposes a convex portion of the container film; and the lid film Blister packaging having a lid label that is attached to a surface opposite to the surface to which the container film is attached with a pressure-sensitive adhesive , and is configured to be peelable and reattachable to the lid film Body,
The blister package is formed with perforations that can be divided into use units divided into packages each containing a medicine to be taken at one time, and the lid label is divided into use units. Information about the medicine is written for each of the areas , and the lid label is configured to be peelable for each unit of use.
In the blister package of the present invention configured as described above, the user can prevent the user from forgetting to take the contents stored in the convex portion, for example, the drug, and take the drug as instructed by a doctor or the like. It becomes possible. In addition, the blister package of the present invention configured as described above can prevent the user from accidentally taking the contents during use, and when, for example, delivering a drug to a patient in a hospital or a pharmacy This process can be simplified.

In the blister package of the first aspect of the present invention, the label after use of the lid label can be used as a mark, for example, it can be affixed to a medical record and used as information on the patient, It is useful for medication management in medical institutions and patient administration.

In the first blister package of aspect of the present invention, it is possible to peel the label cover for each use unit, for example, a user taking a state with a lid label which corresponds to the drug user has taken Can be recognized.

The blister package of the 2nd viewpoint of this invention has an area | region written in at least one label of the label for containers in the said 1st viewpoint, and the label for lid | covers. If it is such a label for containers and / or a label for lids, for example, a medical staff or patient can describe information on the contents, that is, the administration date, etc. as needed. This makes it possible to improve medication compliance.

The blister package of the 3rd viewpoint of this invention has the display area which displays a use day for every use unit of the said chemical | medical agent in at least one label of the said label for containers and the label for lid | covers in the said 1st viewpoint . . In the blister package of the present invention configured as described above, the user's medication history or medication schedule can be easily confirmed.

The blister package of the fourth aspect of the present invention is arranged such that the opening of the container label in the first aspect is included in the region indicating the unit of use of the medicine , and the use date is determined for each unit of use. It has a display area to display. The blister package of the present invention configured as described above can confirm the current usage status of the drug as the contents, based on the state of the lid film in the opening of the second layer label.

The blister package of the fifth aspect of the present invention has a display area for each unit of use of the medicine on at least one of the container label and the lid label in the third aspect or the fourth aspect. Color-coded. In the blister package of the present invention configured as described above, it is easy to confirm the usage state of the medicine , which is a content suitable for a user, for example, an elderly person.

In the blister package of the sixth aspect of the present invention, an IC chip is embedded in the container label or the lid label in the first to fifth aspects . In the blister package of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to reliably transmit a lot of various information related to the drug as the contents to the user.

In the blister package of the seventh aspect of the present invention, the blister package of the first to sixth aspects is a press-through package. In the blister package of the present invention configured as described above, after the lid label is peeled off, the contents stored in the convex portions can be easily taken out by pressing the convex portions.

A blister package manufacturing apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is a blister package manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing the blister package according to the first to seventh aspects ,
A mechanism for encapsulating the medicine stored in the convex portion of the container film in the convex portion by attaching a lid film;
A container label attaching mechanism for attaching a container label coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive to the container film, and a lid label coated with an adhesive that can be re-adhered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive A lid labeling mechanism for attaching to the film is provided,
In the blister package manufactured by the blister package manufacturing apparatus , perforations are formed for each use unit divided into packages each containing a medicine to be taken at one time. The blister package manufacturing apparatus is manufactured such that information on the medicine is written for each region divided for each use unit , and the lid label is manufactured to be peelable and re-adherable for each use unit . With the blister package manufacturing apparatus of the present invention configured as described above, the container label and the lid label can be attached to the container film and the lid film of the blister package, respectively.

The blister package manufacturing apparatus of the present invention configured as described above prevents the user from forgetting to drink by providing a container label applying mechanism and a lid label applying mechanism in the conventional blister package manufacturing apparatus. It becomes possible to manufacture the blister package of the first aspect to the seventh aspect having an excellent effect that can be performed.

Ninth method of blister package of aspect preparation of the present invention is a blister package manufacturing method for manufacturing the blister packaging according to any one of the first aspect to the seventh aspect of the ,
A step of enclosing the medicine stored in the convex portion of the container film in the convex portion by attaching a lid film;
A container label affixing step for affixing a container label to which a pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the container film; and a lid label to which a re-adhesive adhesive is applied with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Having a labeling process for lids to be applied to the film,
In the blister package manufactured by the blister package manufacturing method , perforations are formed for each use unit divided into packages each containing a medicine to be taken at one time, and the lid label This is a method of manufacturing a blister package in which information on the drug is written for each region divided by use unit , and the lid label is manufactured to be peelable and re-adherable for each use unit . By the blister package manufacturing apparatus of the present invention having such a process, the container label and the cover label can be reliably attached to the container film and the cover film of the blister package, respectively.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while using a blister package, while preventing a user taking a content accidentally, it becomes possible to simplify the process when delivering a chemical | medical agent to a patient, for example in a hospital, a pharmacy, etc. It is possible to provide a blister package, a production apparatus for producing the blister package, and a blister package production method.

It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the blister package of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a top view of the container film 1 of the blister package of Example 1. It is a reverse view of the cover film 2 of the blister package of Example 1. It is a top view which shows 4A of labels for containers affixed on the container film 1 in the blister package of Example 1. FIG. It is a back view which shows the label 5A for lid | covers affixed on the lid | cover film 2 in the blister package of Example 1. FIG. It is a top view which shows the label 4B for containers formed with the paper material affixed on the container film 1 in the blister package of Example 2 which concerns on this invention. It is a back view which shows the label 5B for lid | covers formed with the paper material affixed on the lid | cover film 2 in the blister package of Example 2 which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the blister package of Example 3 which concerns on this invention. It is a top view which shows the container label 4C affixed on the container film 1 in the blister package of Example 3. FIG. The label 5C for lid | covers affixed on the back surface of the lid | cover film 2 in the blister package of Example 3 is shown, (a) is a bottom view of the 1st layer label 5C-1, (b) is the 1st. It is a bottom view of 2 layer label 5C-2. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the blister package manufacturing apparatus of Example 4 which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container film 2 Lid film 3 Contents 4A, 4B, 4C Container label 5A, 5B, 5C Lid label 6A, 6B, 6C, 7A Opening 52 Heating plate 53 Pocket molding machine 54 Pocket feed roller 55 Locking roller 56 Hopper 57 Filler 61 Seal roller 62 Label supply roller 63 Release paper take-up roller 64 Label sheet for container 65 Release paper / release film 66 Perforation / engraving device 67 Label supply roller 68 Release paper take-up roller 69 Label sheet for lid 70 Release paper / release Film 71, 72, 73 Feed roller 74 Punching device 75 Pack conveyor

  Hereinafter, a blister package according to the present invention, a production apparatus for producing the blister package, and a blister package production method will be described with reference to preferred embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a blister package of Example 1 according to the present invention. The blister package of Example 1 is a PTP package.
In FIG. 1, a container film 1 that is a moisture-proof member includes a blister portion 1 a that is a plurality of convex portions corresponding to the shape of the contents 3 to be stored, and a flange portion 1 b that is formed around the blister portion 1 b and has substantially the same flat surface. Is formed. The content 3 used in Example 1 is a flat round antipyretic analgesic tablet, but this is an example, and the present invention is not limited to the drug of this shape. Containing various drugs.

  The blister portions 1a and the flat flange portions 1b, which are a plurality of convex portions, are formed by vacuum forming, pressure forming, or plug assist forming processing of a container film 1 laminated with a thermoplastic resin or the like to be described later. Of course, the container film 1 may be formed by plug molding or press molding. After the contents 3 are stored inside the blister portion 1a, the lid film 2 that is an aluminum foil is bonded to the back surface (the lower surface in FIG. 1) of the container film 1. The lid film 2 is adhered to the back surface side (the lower surface side in FIG. 1) of the flange portion 1b formed around the blister portion 1a, and the contents 3 inside the blister portion 1a are packaged in an airtight manner.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a container label 4 </ b> A is affixed to the surface side (upper surface side in FIG. 1) of the container film 1. A plurality of openings 6A are formed in the container label 4A so that the bulge portion of the blister portion 1a protrudes. That is, the container label 4 </ b> A is attached to the surface side of the flange portion 1 b of the container film 1. The container label 4A is formed of a paper material, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied and bonded to the surface facing the flange portion 1b.

On the other hand, a lid label 5 </ b> A is affixed to the back surface side (the lower surface side in FIG. 1) of the lid film 2. In the blister package of Example 1, the lid label 5 </ b> A is attached so as to cover the entire back surface of the lid film 2. The lid label 5A is formed of the same paper material as the container label 4A, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the surface facing the lid film 2 and adhered thereto. This adhesive can be easily peeled off, and is formed of a material having a weak adhesive force that retains an adhesive function of a plurality of times. Alternatively, an adhesive that loses its adhesive function once peeled off may be used so that it cannot be recovered once used.
In addition, although Example 1 demonstrates as an area | region where the label 5A for lid | covers is affixed on the whole surface of the lid | cover film 2, this invention is not limited to such a structure, A user is a blister. A configuration may be adopted in which the cover film 2 that is an aluminum foil is broken by pressing the portion 1a and is attached only to a region where the contents 3 can be taken out.

  The blister package container film 1 configured as described above has a blister portion 1a having a desired convex portion and a flat flange portion 1b formed by a predetermined molding method. The contents 3 are stored in the blister portion 1a with respect to the container film 1 in which the blister portion 1a is formed, and the lid film 2 is adhered to the back side of the flange portion 1b so as to close the opening portion of the blister portion 1a. ing.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view of the container film 1 of the blister package of Example 1 (top view of the container film 1). As shown in FIG. 2, in this blister package, a plurality of blister portions 1a for hermetically wrapping the contents 3 are arranged side by side in the vertical and horizontal directions. In the blister package shown in FIG. 2, the length is 5 and the width is 10 tablet sheets, but it goes without saying that 14 or 21 tablet sheets may be used. Further, in the blister package shown in FIG. 2, perforations A are formed so as to be divided for each horizontal line of the package. The perforation A is formed so as to penetrate both the container film 1 and the lid film 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the name, content, and the like of the contents 3 are written on the surface of the lid film 2 so as to be recognized through the surface of the container film 1. For example, in Example 1, since the content 3 is a medicine, the name: “Aiue Tablets 10”, the weight per piece: “10 mg”, etc. are exemplified.

3 is a back view of the lid film 2 of the blister package of Example 1 (a bottom view of the lid film 2). As shown in FIG. 3, in the lid film 2, in addition to the name and contents of the contents 3, the material of the lid film 2, the serial number, the removal method, and the like are described.
As described above, the container film 1 and the lid film 2 in the blister package of Example 1 have a medicine as an example as the contents 3, and therefore, necessary items defined as a medicine package are described. It is the same notation as a commercially available medicine package.

FIG. 4 is a plan view (a top view of a blister package) showing the container label 4A attached to the container film 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the transparent blister part 1a in which the medicine which is the contents 3 is sealed protrudes from the plurality of openings 6A of the container label 4A, and is configured to be visible. In addition, the container label 4A describes the name of the contents 3, which is a drug, the efficacy, the cautions when taking the medicine, and the like. Furthermore, a bar code including various kinds of drug information is displayed on the container label 4A. Note that an IC tag can be attached to the container label 4A, and a lot of various information related to the contents 3 can be provided to the user or the like.
The container label 4A in Example 1 has the perforation B formed at the same position (horizontal line position) as the container film 1 and the lid film 2, and can be divided into the container film 1 and the lid film 2 in a lump. It is configured.

  FIG. 5 is a back view (a bottom view of the blister package) showing the lid label 5A attached to the lid film 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the lid label 5A, the perforations C are formed in the horizontal row position as in the case of the container label 4A. On the label 5A for the lid, the name of the tablet that is a drug, efficacy, cautions when taking it, cautions when taking out the tablet, and a bar code indicating various information about the drug are written for each area divided by perforation C. ing.

  In the blister package of Example 1 configured as described above, the lid film 2 is attached to the back surface of the flange portion 1b of the container film 1 with the contents 3 stored in the blister portion 1a, and the blister portion 1a. It is enclosed inside. Further, a container label 4 </ b> A is affixed to the upper surface of the container film 1, and a lid label 5 </ b> A is affixed to the lower surface of the lid film 2. In the blister package of Example 1, the lid label 5A can be peeled off as much as the user uses. For example, the lid label 5A is peeled off as many times as the number of tablets that are drugs to be taken. be able to.

As described above, since the blister package of Example 1 has a lid label attached thereto, it can have a child resistant package function. In addition, the blister package of Example 1 has a display that can be easily recognized by the user on the container label and the lid label. Since it is a configuration in which the use date and method can be specified in the corresponding contents, it has a so-called senior friendly function that is particularly convenient for elderly people.
Moreover, according to the structure of the blister package of Example 1, it is possible to re-attach the lid label after use, for example to a medical record etc., and it is useful in the medication management of an inpatient.

  Next, the blister package of Example 2 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The blister package of Example 2 is a PTP package, and has the same structure as the container film 1 (see FIG. 2) and the lid film 2 (see FIG. 3) in the blister package of Example 1 described above. .

FIG. 6 is a plan view (a top view of a blister package) showing a container label 4B formed of a paper material affixed to the container film 1 in the blister package of Example 2. As shown in FIG. 6, the transparent blister part 1a in which the medicine which is the contents 3 is enclosed protrudes from the plurality of openings 6B of the container label 4B, and is configured to be visible. Similarly to Example 1, the container label 4B displays the name of the tablet, the efficacy, the precautions when taking it, the barcode, and the like.
In the tablet, the tablet to be taken every day from the date of delivery is divided by perforation D and perforation d. Specifically, from the first day to the third day, each tablet is divided by a perforation D, and from the fourth day to the seventh day, each tablet is divided by a perforation d.

FIG. 7 is a back view (a bottom view of the blister package) showing a lid label 5B formed of a paper material affixed to the lid film 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the perforation E and the perforation e are formed in the lid label 5 </ b> B similarly to the container label 4 </ b> B. Specifically, from the first day to the third day, each tablet is divided by a perforation E, and from the fourth day to the seventh day, a tablet is divided by a perforation e. In addition, the lid label 5B is formed with an area for describing the month and day to be taken, so that a specific date for taking the patient can be designated. Therefore, the container label 4B is peeled off from the container film 1 for the day to be taken, and the tablet as the corresponding medicine can be taken out without fail.
The lid label 5B is labeled with the name of the drug and a bar code indicating various information related to the drug. In addition, the effect of the drug, precautions when taking the drug, precautions when taking out the drug, etc. You may write it.

  In the blister package of Example 2 configured as described above, perforations are included for each used portion, and specific items are described for each used portion on the container label 4B and the lid label 5B. ing. The blister package of Example 2 has, for example, an area that can display the specified date of administration, an area that can describe the date in hospitals and pharmacies, etc., and the user uses the contents incorrectly. It is the structure which can prevent doing.

  The blister package of Example 2 is configured so that, for example, a patient can surely and easily confirm a tablet to be taken on a day designated at a hospital or the like. For this reason, the blister package of Example 2 is capable of displaying a clear and accurate indication of the drug to be taken at that time, for example, to the patient. It becomes a blister package which can prevent misuse of a thing.

  Next, the blister package of Example 3 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The blister package of Example 3 is a PTP package and has the same configuration as the container film 1 (see FIG. 2) and the lid film 2 (see FIG. 3) in the blister package of Examples 1 and 2 described above. Is used.

  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the blister pack of Example 3 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, in the blister package of Example 3, a container label 4 </ b> C formed of a paper material is attached to the upper surface of the container film 1 with an adhesive, and 2 on the lower surface of the lid film 2. A lid label 5C formed of a layered paper material is attached with an adhesive. The lid label 5C is configured by laminating a first layer label 5C-1 and a second layer label 5C-2 that are spread. The first layer label 5C-1 and the second layer label 5C-2 are bonded by an adhesive that loses the bonding function once opened.

  FIG. 9 is a plan view (a top view of the blister package) showing the container label 4C attached to the container film 1 in the blister package of Example 3. As shown in FIG. 9, the transparent blister part 1a in which the medicine which is the contents 3 is enclosed protrudes from the plurality of openings 6C of the container label 4C, and is configured to be visible.

  In the container label 4C of Example 3, the region of the medicine to be taken on the corresponding month and date is displayed in addition to the name of the tablet. For example, in the region of "First day: ○ month ○ day" Two tablets of the drug are included, and each of the areas “second day: ○ month ○ day” and “third day: ○ month ○ day” includes one tablet. The container label 4C has no perforation, and each region cannot be separated. In addition, each area | region shown in FIG. 9 is a structure which can identify the state after medicine taking easily by coloring with a different color.

FIG. 10 shows a lid label 5C affixed to the back surface of the lid film 2, and (a) is a bottom view of the first layer label 5C-1 (back surface view of a blister package). b) is a bottom view of the second layer label 5C-2 (a surface facing the top surface of the first layer label 5C-1).
The first layer label 5C-1 and the second layer label 5C-2 of the lid label 5C are permanently bonded on one side, and the first layer label 5C-1 is peeled off when the first layer label 5C-1 is peeled off. The first layer label 5C-1 is in a spread state with the second layer label 5C-2. Further, no perforation is formed on the lid label 5C.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the first layer label 5C-1 includes, in addition to the name of the drug and the barcode, the method of taking the corresponding drug, the type of drug, and precautions when taking the drug. It is written. The drug shown in the blister pack of Example 3 is an example of taking continuously for 3 days. Specifically, 2 tablets are taken on the first day, and the second and third days are taken. Is the case of taking 1 tablet each.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the second layer label 5C-2 has a container film as an outlet for taking out the medicine whose contents 3 are the same as the container label 4C shown in FIG. It is formed at a position corresponding to one blister portion 1a. The notation of the second layer label 5C-2 is substantially the same as the notation of the container label 4C. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the taking state from the state inside the opening 7A of the second layer label 5C-2, and it is possible to prevent the user from taking it repeatedly on the same day or forgetting to drink.

  In the blister package of Example 3 configured as described above, the lid label 5C is composed of the first layer label 5C-1 and the second layer label 5C-2 that are spread, It is possible to write a lot of information such as name, barcode, taking method, type of medicine, precautions for taking, and the like, so that the user can check various information about the corresponding medicine at any time.

  Next, a blister package manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a blister package of Example 4 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The blister package manufacturing apparatus of Example 4 is an apparatus for manufacturing the blister package shown in Examples 1 to 3 described above.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the blister package manufacturing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the container film sheet sent out from the container film supply unit 101 passes through the heating plate 52 and is sent to the pocket molding machine 53, and the blister part 1 a which is a convex part corresponding to the medicine as the contents 3 and A container film 1 having a flange portion 1b which is a flat portion is formed (container film forming step 102).
The container film 1 formed in the container film forming step 102 is intermittently conveyed to the medicine filling step 103 via the pocket feeding roller 54 and the locking roller 55. In the medicine filling step 103, a medicine, for example, a tablet or a capsule is sent from the hopper 56 to the filling machine 57 and supplied to the blister part 1a of the convex part which is a corresponding pocket.

  On the other hand, the lid film 2 is preliminarily printed on both sides of the lid film 2 so that necessary items such as names relating to the drug can be recognized through the container film 1 from the surface of the lid film 2. The lid film 2 sent out from the lid film supply unit 104 is conveyed to the sealing step 105. At this time, the container film 1 conveyed from the medicine filling step 103 is also supplied to the sealing step 105 at the same time. In the sealing step 105, the lid film 2 is bonded to the container film 1 in which the medicine is stored in the blister portion 1a by thermocompression bonding with the seal roller 61. At this time, the flange portion 1b of the container film 1 and the lid film 2 are bonded. As a result, the contents 3 such as tablets and capsules are hermetically sealed in the blister portion 1 a of the container film 1 and by the lid film 2.

In the package in which the container film 1 and the lid film 2 are bonded as described above, the container label sheet 64 is affixed to the container film 1 in the container label affixing step 106. In the container label affixing step 106, a container label sheet 64 on which predetermined items are described is wound around a label supply roller 62 and is supplied to the container film side of the package. The release paper / release film 65 from which the container label sheet 64 has been peeled is configured to be wound up by a release paper take-up roller 63.
In the perforation / engraving step 107, the packaging body in which the container label sheet 64 is attached to the container film 1 is perforated if necessary at a predetermined position of the packaging body and stamped. In the blister package manufacturing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment, if necessary, the perforation process and the marking process are simultaneously performed on the package by the perforation / engraving apparatus 66.

  As described above, the container label sheet 64 is bonded to the surface of the container film 1, and the package body in which the perforation and the inscription are applied is applied to the cover film 2 in the lid label attaching step 108. 69 is pasted. In the lid label affixing step 108, a lid label sheet 69 on which predetermined matters are described in advance is wound around a label supply roller 67 and is supplied to the lid film side of the package. Further, the release paper / release film 70 from which the lid label sheet 69 has been peeled off is configured to be taken up by a release paper take-up roller 68.

  Next, it is conveyed to the punching device 74 of the punching process 109 via the plurality of feed rollers 71, 72, 73. In the punching step 109, cutting is performed every predetermined quantity, for example, every 10 tablets, every 14 tablets, or every 21 tablets. The blister package manufactured by cutting every predetermined quantity is transported to the next process, for example, a packaging process to a paper box or the like, by the pack transport conveyor 75, and is ready for shipment. In addition, unnecessary portions cut by the punching device in the punching process 109 are discarded by another route.

  As described above, in the blister package manufacturing apparatus of Example 4 according to the present invention, the lid film 2 is adhered to the container film 1 to hermetically enclose the drug, and the container film 1 is sealed. The container labels (4A, 4B, 4C) and the lid labels (5A, 5B, 5C) described in the first to third embodiments are configured to be attached in the same production line. Therefore, in the blister package manufacturing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, desired items that the provider considers necessary can be described in advance in the stage before factory shipment with respect to the blister package. For this reason, for example, hospitals and pharmacies that have obtained the blister packs require complicated processing such as repackaging or attaching special labels to alert the user. This is a blister package that is easy to use for the user.

  Further, in the blister package manufacturing apparatus of Example 4, a part of the generally used blister package manufacturing apparatus is improved to simplify a mechanism for adhering a container label or a lid label. Can be added. For this reason, the configuration of the blister package manufacturing apparatus of Example 4 is a highly versatile apparatus, and is generally used for contents such as tablets and capsules before shipping from the factory. In this stage, desired information can be written in the contents.

  According to the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to drink in the blister package and to prevent the contents from being used by mistake. In addition, according to the present invention, for example, a blister package that can simplify processing when a drug is delivered to a patient in a hospital or a pharmacy, and a blister package manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing the blister package And a blister package manufacturing method.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, for example, in the manufacturing process of the drug as the contents, it is necessary to attach a label for confirming the quantity to be taken at a time to the package of the drug and perform special packaging in a hospital or a pharmacy. And a blister package that has a writing area that can describe the date and time to be taken in a medicine package, and that can be reliably taken especially for elderly people, and a manufacture for producing the blister package An apparatus and a blister package manufacturing method can be provided.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mechanism for bonding a container label and a cover label to a production line of an existing blister package (for example, PTP package) production apparatus. It is possible to produce a blister package that exhibits the excellent effects as described above.

  Since the blister package of the present invention is configured to further cover the lid film with a lid label, the child resistant package function can be provided. In addition, the blister package of the present invention is provided with a display that can be easily recognized by the user on the container label and the lid label. Since it is a configuration in which the use date and method can be specified in the corresponding contents, it has a so-called senior friendly function that is particularly convenient for elderly people.

  When the blister package of the present invention is used for drug packaging, it is possible to display various precautions and information on medication on the container label and lid label, not to mention the patient who is the user. In addition, it is possible to transmit a lot of information accurately and accurately to all persons related to the drug, such as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, etc., ensuring proper use of the drug, improving compliance, and accurate medication management Can be achieved. In addition, since it becomes easy for doctors, pharmacists, nurses, patients, and the like to directly fill in the container label and the lid label, it is possible to add and transmit information in a timely and accurate manner.

In addition, barcodes of standardized codes required for ethical drugs can be easily and surely printed on container labels and lid labels made of flat paper materials.
Since the blister package of the present invention is configured by affixing a container label and a lid label to a container film and a lid film, an IC chip (IC tag) in which various information relating to the contents is stored is used for the container. It can be attached to a label or a cover label, and the blister package can be easily managed.

According to the configuration of the blister package of the present invention, for example, a lid label after use can be reapplied to a medical record or the like, which is useful in administration management of hospitalized patients.
In the blister package manufacturing apparatus of the present invention, since the container label and the lid label are attached to the container film and the lid film with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, there is a thermal stress on the contents at the time of attachment. In addition, it is possible to suppress deterioration in quality due to heat stress during packaging of the contents.

  In the blister package of each of the above-described embodiments, the container label and the lid label have been described in the configuration example attached to the container film and the lid film, but the blister package of the present invention is a container label or Any one of the lid labels may be affixed so that predetermined information can be presented to the user. Even in the blister package of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to prevent the user from accidentally taking the contents during use, and for example, when delivering a drug to a patient in a hospital or a pharmacy. It is possible to simplify the processing by displaying predetermined items on the label portion.

  In the blister package of the present invention, since the lid film is covered with the lid label, for example, even when the lid film is a thin aluminum body that is a thin film body, it is inadvertent during handling. The aluminum foil is prevented from being damaged by an accident or the like.

  In the configuration of the blister package of the present invention, the user can change the size and range of the lid label that can be peeled at a time according to the usage and capacity of the contents, so that the user can obtain an appropriate amount of the contents. It can be reliably taken out, and in particular in the case of a tablet or capsule whose content is a drug, there is no misuse of the user and has an excellent effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the PTP package has been described as an example of the blister package, but the present invention is not limited to the PTP package, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a blister package having a blister portion. Further, although the label has been described as a paper material, a film base material using a resin as a raw material may be used.

  The present invention provides a special indication on a blister package that encloses stored items such as medicines and foodstuffs to prevent misuse, and is highly versatile and useful in this field.

Claims (9)

A container film having a plurality of convex portions for storing a medicine;
A lid film affixed to the container film so as to enclose a drug in the convex portion of the container film;
A container label having an opening which is attached to a surface of the container film opposite to the surface on which the lid film is adhered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive and exposes a convex portion of the container film; and the lid film Blister packaging having a lid label that is attached to a surface opposite to the surface to which the container film is attached with a pressure-sensitive adhesive , and is configured to be peelable and reattachable to the lid film Body,
The blister package is formed with perforations that can be divided into use units divided into packages each containing a medicine to be taken at one time, and the lid label is divided into use units. A blister package in which information about the medicine is written for each of the areas formed , and the lid label is configured to be peelable for each unit used . The blister package according to claim 1 , further comprising a writing area on at least one of the container label and the lid label. The blister package of Claim 1 which has a display area which displays a use day for every use unit of the said chemical | medical agent in at least one label of the said label for containers, and the said label for lid | covers. The blister package according to claim 1 , wherein the opening of the container label is arranged so as to be included in a region indicating a unit of use of the medicine , and has a display region for displaying a date of use for each unit of use. The blister package according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein a display area for each unit of use of the medicine is color-coded on at least one of the container label and the lid label. The blister package according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein an IC chip is embedded in the container label or the lid label. A blister package, wherein the blister package according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is a press-through package. A blister package manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing the blister package according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
A mechanism for encapsulating the medicine stored in the convex portion of the container film in the convex portion by attaching a lid film;
A container label attaching mechanism for attaching a container label coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive to the container film, and a lid label coated with an adhesive that can be re-adhered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive A lid labeling mechanism for attaching to the film is provided,
In the blister package manufactured by the blister package manufacturing apparatus , perforations are formed for each use unit divided into packages each containing a medicine to be taken at one time. A blister package manufacturing apparatus in which information related to the medicine is written for each region divided by use unit , and the lid label is manufactured to be peelable and re-adherable for each use unit . A blister package manufacturing method for manufacturing the blister package according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
A step of enclosing the medicine stored in the convex portion of the container film in the convex portion by attaching a lid film;
A container label affixing step for affixing a container label to which a pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the container film; and a lid label to which a re-adhesive adhesive is applied with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Having a labeling process for lids to be applied to the film,
In the blister package manufactured by the blister package manufacturing method , perforations are formed for each use unit divided into packages each containing a medicine to be taken at one time, and the lid label A blister package manufacturing method in which information on the drug is written for each region divided by use unit , and the lid label is manufactured to be peelable and re-adherable for each use unit .

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