What "10 x 10 (Alu-Alu)", "10 x 1 x 10" and "30 ml with carton" mean, and why they matter when you place an order.
A trade catalogue lists the same few pack formats again and again. Knowing how to read them saves time when you compare products and place orders.
Strips and boxes
A pack written as 10 x 10 usually means ten strips in a box, with ten units in each strip, so one box holds 100 units. 10 x 1 x 10 adds a middle layer: ten strips, each packed individually, inside a box of ten.
Some listings show smaller counts such as 10 x 6 or 10 x 3, where each strip holds fewer units.
Alu-Alu and blister
The note in brackets describes the strip material:
- Alu-Alu strips are aluminium on both sides.
- Blister strips have a clear or coloured formed layer over a foil backing.
- Poly strip refers to a flexible laminated strip.
Where a listing shows both, for example Alu-Alu / blister, the product is available in either format.
Liquids, tubes and jars
For syrups, suspensions and drops the pack is given by volume, such as 60 ml with carton or 30 ml with dropper. Topicals and powders are listed by weight, such as 15 gm with carton or 200 gm in plastic jar.
Why it matters
Pack format affects storage space, shelf display and how you count stock. When you send us an enquiry, including the brand name and the pack you need helps us respond faster and more accurately.
You can search our full catalogue by brand, composition or pack, or send a trade enquiry.
This article is general information for the pharma trade. It is not medical advice.
