Pharmacy Labels, Medical-grade Thermal Self-adhesive Stickers, Custom Drug Barcode & QR Code Printing, for US & Canada Pharmacies and Hospitals
Pharmacy labels are customized for the US and Canadian pharmaceutical markets, made of 76g eco-friendly thermal paper/thermal synthetic paper as face stock, 60g white glassine release liner, and medical-grade strong hot melt adhesive/removable adhesive. They support high-definition printing without ribbon, with 100% recognition rate for barcodes and QR codes. The product has excellent water-proof, oil-proof and friction-proof properties, with a temperature resistance range of -40℃ to 90℃. The material is free from harmful substances and can be in direct contact with drugs and pharmaceutical packaging. It is certified by ISO, SGS, FSC, and complies with US FDA 21 CFR and Canadian Health Canada pharmaceutical label regulations, supporting UDI code printing. Flexographic printing up to 10 colors, supporting full-color CMYK and Pantone spot color printing, no MOQ limit, 3-5 working days delivery for stock printing, widely used in pharmaceutical factories, pharmacies, hospitals, laboratories and other scenarios.
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- Applications
- Advantages
- FAQ
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Overview
Pharmacy labels are made of medical-grade eco-friendly raw materials. The face stock is 76g high-smoothness eco-friendly thermal paper/thermal synthetic paper with uniform coating, clear printing, no peculiar smell and no harmful volatile substances, complying with the safety standards of the US and Canadian pharmaceutical industries. The adhesive layer is divided into medical-grade hot melt adhesive and removable adhesive, which are suitable for different storage environments such as refrigerated and normal temperature, with strong adhesion and suitable for various material surfaces such as glass and plastic. The removable adhesive is easy to peel and no residue. The liner is 60g white glassine release paper with high smoothness, smooth peeling, and does not affect the labeling efficiency. The printing adopts flexographic printing process, up to 10 colors, supporting full-color CMYK and Pantone spot color printing, which can accurately present key information such as drug name, specification, batch number, expiry date, UDI code. The product has excellent water-proof, oil-proof and friction-proof properties, the printed pattern is clear and does not fade or smudge, the long-term operating temperature range is -40℃ to 90℃, meeting the climate and storage conditions of different regions in the US and Canada. It strictly follows the US FDA 21 CFR Part 801, 21 CFR Part 201 and Canadian Health Canada pharmaceutical label regulations, supports UDI code printing, and can be directly used for pharmaceutical product identification in the US and Canadian markets.
Specifications
| Pharmacy Label | MOQ | No MOQ (Stock printing) |
| 76g eco-friendly thermal paper / thermal synthetic paper (high-smoothness coating) | Liner | 60g white glassine release paper (White/Yellow optional) |
| Medical-grade Hotmelt (permanent) / Removable glue (customizable), suitable for refrigerated & room temp | Printing Process | Flexographic printing, up to 10 colors, CMYK + Pantone |
| Thermal printing, no ribbon, 100% barcode/QR recognition | Dimension Precision | Precise overprinting per die-cut files |
| -40℃ to 90℃ | Certifications | ISO, SGS, FSC; compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 801/201 & Health Canada |
| 4.125"×8", 3.125"×8.5", 5.625"×2.75", 2.75"×3.75", 2.75"×3.5", 4"×2" | Canadian Hot-selling Sizes | 4.5"×2", 4.25"×3.35" |
| 50x30mm/60x40mm vial & dispensing labels; 70x50mm/80x50mm OTC drugs & medical devices; 100x70mm/100x100mm large bottles & veterinary; 100x150mm medical logistics & cold chain | Features | Medical-grade eco-friendly, waterproof/oil-proof/friction-resistant, low-temp resistant, odorless |
| Logo, barcodes, QR codes, UDI code, multi-language text, warning signs | Application Scenarios | Pharma factories, pharmacies, hospitals/clinics, labs, cross-border e-commerce (Amazon/Walmart) |
| One-stop service (design/layout/printing), customizable size, pattern & adhesive | Capacity | 10+ printing lines, monthly capacity over 50 million m² |
| Compliant with US/Canada pharma labeling standards, supports UDI traceability, facilitates cross-border clearance & listing | Lead Time | 3-5 working days |
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Factories: drug outer packaging labels, batch number and expiry date marks, UDI traceability code labels
- Pharmacies: prescription/over-the-counter drug price tags, drug information labels, shelf identification labels
- Hospitals: in-hospital drug identification, infusion labels, test specimen labels, medical consumables identification
- Laboratories: reagent bottle labels, sample identification labels, laboratory consumables classification labels
- Cross-border E-commerce: pharmaceutical product cross-border shipping labels, compliance identification labels
Advantages
- Medical-grade Safety Guarantee: The material is strictly screened, no harmful substances precipitate, can be in direct contact with drugs and pharmaceutical packaging, certified by ISO, SGS, FSC, complying with the US and Canadian medical contact safety standards
- Excellent Anti-counterfeiting Performance: It has water-proof, oil-proof and friction-proof properties, the printed pattern is clear and does not fade or smudge, the temperature resistance range is -40℃ to 90℃, suitable for complex environments such as hospitals and pharmacies
- Suitable for Thermal Printing: No ribbon required, fast color development in thermal printing, high printing clarity, 100% recognition rate for barcodes and QR codes, suitable for all mainstream thermal printers
- Flexible Customization Service: 790mm wide large roll production technology, minimal edge waste, no MOQ limit, low cost for small and medium batch customization, customizable size, pattern and adhesive type
- Strong Compliance Adaptability: Strictly follow the US FDA 21 CFR and Canadian Health Canada pharmaceutical label regulations, support UDI code printing, meet the compliance requirements of the US and Canadian markets
FAQ
Q: Do pharmacy labels comply with the pharmaceutical industry compliance requirements of the US and Canada?
A: Fully compliant. The product strictly follows the US FDA 21 CFR Part 801, 21 CFR Part 201 and Canadian Health Canada pharmaceutical label regulations, supports UDI code printing, is certified by ISO, SGS, FSC, and can be directly used for pharmaceutical product identification in the US and Canadian markets.
Q: Do I need to use a ribbon to print pharmacy labels?
A: No. The product adopts anti-counterfeiting thermal technology, which can realize fast and high-definition printing without a ribbon. The recognition rate of barcodes and QR codes reaches 100%. It is suitable for all mainstream thermal printers, with more convenient operation and lower cost.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for pharmacy labels?
A: No MOQ limit. Benefiting from the 790mm wide large roll production technology, the edge waste is minimal, stock printing supports small batch customization, and the cost of small and medium batch orders is low, which can meet the diverse customization needs of customers.
Q: What is the production lead time for pharmacy labels?
A: The lead time for regular stock printing orders is 3-5 working days. The lead time for customized orders can be adjusted according to specific needs, and rush orders are supported to ensure fast delivery.
Q: Can I customize the size and pattern of pharmacy labels?
A: Absolutely. We provide full customization services for size, pattern and adhesive type. Flexographic printing can reach up to 10 colors, supporting full-color CMYK and Pantone spot color printing, and we can customize exclusive label content according to your needs.
