A pharmaceutical vial and dispensing bottle with narrow printed labels

Pharmaceutical labels

Pharmaceutical labelling is a traceability problem before it is a print problem. Every batch has to be accounted for, and every mandatory line of text has to stay legible for the full shelf life.

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What the label has to survive

  • Mandatory text legibility

    Dosage and warning text is set small and cannot be allowed to fill in or break up.

  • Batch traceability

    Batch numbers and expiry dates need variable data printing with no risk of duplication.

  • Serialisation

    Unique codes per unit require variable data handling and verification.

  • Small containers

    Vials and ampoules leave very little label area for a large amount of required copy.

A typical construction

Where we usually start for pharmaceutical work. It is a starting point, not a specification — we confirm every element against your container, filling line and shelf life before quoting.

  • FacePharmaceutical paper
  • AdhesivePermanent acrylic
  • FinishMatt, variable data
  • 1,000Minimum order, built for far more

What we'll ask you

Answering these up front is the fastest route to an accurate quote.

  • Which text is mandatory and cannot be reduced below your regulator's minimum size.
  • Whether serialisation or simple batch and expiry coding is required.
  • Whether a booklet or peel-and-reveal label is needed to fit the full copy.

This work is backed by our ISO 9001 quality-management certification. See all accreditations.

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Let's spec your pharmaceutical label

Tell us the container and the conditions — we'll do the rest.

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