Moisture can also accelerate the degradation of Nitroglycerin products.
To avoid loss of potency, it is crucial for Nitroglycerin products to be properly packaged and stored. Appropriate storage and handling conditions must be maintained by the manufacturer, the distributor, the dispensing pharmacist, as well as the patient. Questions arise as to whether Nitroglycerin must be packaged in a glass container, or whether plastic is a suitable packaging material. We may be able to answer a few of these questions.