Oftentimes, long action is desired to reduce the
frequency of injections
These long-acting injections are called
repository or depot preparations
Plunger
Barrel
Adapter needle hub
Needle
Gauge number
Bevel
Shaft
Pointed and sloped end
Bevel
Long and hollow
Shaft
The higher the gauge The (blank) the hole
smaller
Container for parenterals
✔ Transparent
✔ Tightly seale
d ✔ Compatible with other components
✔ Withstand chosen sterilization technique
Borosilicate Glass
Type I
Soda-Lime Glass
Type III
Treated Soda-Lime Glass
Type II
General-Purpose Soda-Lime Glass
Np glass
Type 1 glass single use unpreserved fragile
Ampoules
single or multiple use
Vials
Collapsible bags are made of PVC or polyolefin
Infusion bags