SCHOTT Pharma Vials A versatile portfolio of glass vials for injectable drug delivery
CONTACT USSecure storage of liquid drug formulations
Made of Type I Borosilicate Glass, SCHOTT Pharma’s glass vials offer high chemical resistance for the secure storage of liquid drug formulations. Their accurate dimensions and superior cosmetic quality ensure an efficient fill-and-finish process and secure container closure integrity.SCHOTT Pharma vials are widely used for biologics, sensitive medications, vaccines, oncology drugs, plus other injectables, and come with a range of special features:
- Dimensional precision: SCHOTT Pharma ensures uniform dimensions, aiding smooth integration with automated filling lines and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Variability: The vials are available in a wide range of capacities and designs, accommodating diverse customer needs.
- Innovative options: SCHOTT iQ® and the EVERIC® range, including amongst others, a diverse choice of inner coatings, enhance product safety and storage longevity by minimizing the interaction between the drug and the vial’s surface.
Vials from SCHOTT Pharma are designed to securely store and deliver high-value drugs, offering exceptional precision for pharmaceutical companies and safety for the patient.
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Precision-engineered glass vials for every application
Our vial portfolio for injectable drugs combines tight geometries, camera inspection, and exceptional cosmetic qualities to meet diverse pharmaceutical needs. SCHOTT Pharma’s glass vials are designed to ensure safety, stability, and flexibility for modern drug storage and delivery.
Ensure shelf-life stability for sensitive formulations
Based on the sensitivity of a formulation and additional processing steps such as terminal sterilization, a dedicated inner surface is often necessary to minimize drug-container interaction. EVERIC® pure offers an improved inner surface to fully control delamination and minimize leachables
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Improve the efficiency of your fill-and-finish process
In order to reliably manufacture life-saving medicines, processes need to be stable and efficient. This is even more challenging for processes as lyophilization. To improve the efficiency of freeze-drying processes, packaging solutions such as EVERIC® lyo vials can make a significant contribution.
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Vial production process
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Diana Löber
Global Product Manager Specialty Vials & adaptiQ®
FAQ
Pharmaceutical vials are containers used to store and transport injectable drugs, vaccines, and biologics. They are a critical component in aseptic fill-finish operations, ensuring the safe delivery of medications from production to patient. Learn more about that here.
SCHOTT Pharma offers a wide range of glass vials, including ISO-standardized Type I borosilicate glass vials, both bulk and as a ready-to-use (RTU) solutions for various drug applications. Formats are ranging from 2R vials up to 100R vials.
Yes. All SCHOTT Pharma Vials comply with major global regulatory standards, including United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), and ISO 8362.
Our vials undergo strict quality control and design validation to ensure robust container closure integrity (CCI), especially when paired with compatible stoppers and seals. RTU vials are tested for CCI performance in aseptic environments.
SCHOTT Pharma Vials are suitable for a wide variety of drug products, including small molecule injectables, biologics, mRNA-based therapies, vaccines, and cytotoxic drugs.
Yes. Our vials are designed to withstand the freeze-drying process, making them an ideal choice for lyophilized formulations that require long shelf life and stable delivery.
Yes. SCHOTT Pharma offers a portfolio of ready-to-use (RTU) sterile vials that eliminate the need for in-house washing and sterilization, streamlining aseptic manufacturing.
RTU vials are pre-washed, depyrogenated, and sterilized, ready for immediate use in aseptic environments. Bulk vials are delivered non-sterile and require processing before use.
Vials are packaged using validated processes to minimize contamination and damage. RTU vials are shipped in nest-and-tub or tray configurations suitable for automation and direct introduction into cleanrooms.
You can request product data sheets, technical specifications, and samples directly through our website or by contacting our sales and technical support teams.
Our team of global experts in regulatory affairs and technical service is available to support you. Please use the contact form on our website or reach out to your SCHOTT Pharma representative.