Multilingual booklet cuts the complexity of trials labelling
A Fix-a-Form booklet label, developed by UK-based Denny Bros, is helping to reduce one of the most challenging elements of a clinical trial - the associated product and carton print processes.
A Fix-a-Form booklet label, developed by UK-based Denny Bros, is helping to reduce one of the most challenging elements of a clinical trial - the associated product and carton print processes.
The multilingual booklet label can be used to cover the many countries participating in a trial. A page or two for each language keeps the information in an easy-to-follow, neatly contained format and keeps print purchasing simple. All eventualities can be anticipated at the planning stage by selecting as many languages as necessary to cover all the potential countries in the sample.
A safer inventory is also provided as the booklet label is ready to apply to the product, eliminating the need for the previously used leaflet, label and carton system. Rationalising these component parts can simplify the safety aspects of a clinical trial in progress.
The manufacturer also says that less storage space is required, less waste is created and shorter timelines are possible with this type of label. There is also less risk of mixing the leaflets and labels from different trials and consequently less stock management time needed at the pre-packing stage.
Faster production times are possible as the whole print process is completed in one operation, while batch numbering and variable patient data printing can all be included on the reverse of the web and on the cover of the booklet.
'Only with a multilingual booklet label can so many logistical and cost benefits be achieved,' said Denny Bros' market development manager, Stephen Jarrold.
Fix-a-Form booklet formats can be used on the smallest of vials and are resealable in order to allow repeat reference. Some variations include a removable patient record sticker for a variety of administration purposes.
The materials used in the production of the leaflet-labels are suitable for a range of storage/sterilisation processes, while the specialist dot matrix coding reduces the space required for codes, and simultaneously increases the amount of information that can be hidden or incorporated into the print.