Bayer

Bayer rolls out mono-PP blister for Talcid in Germany

Bayer has introduced a mono-material polypropylene blister for its Talcid antacid in Germany, replacing a multi-material laminate structure. The packaging launched first in Slovenia in late 2025 and is due to be rolled out in eleven further European markets by 2027, with Germany accounting for around 75% of Talcid's European sales.

Why this mattersThe switch shows brand owners moving pharma blister packs to mono-material PP to ease sorting and recycling ahead of tighter EU packaging rules.

• Germany represents about 75% of Talcid's European sales, according to Bayer.
• The mono-PP blister launched first in Slovenia in late 2025 and reaches Germany in September 2026.
• Roll-out to eleven further European markets is planned between 2026 and 2027.
• Recyclass rated the design Class A, the highest 'Design for Recycling' grade, citing a 98.86% recyclable plastics share.
• The blister was developed with Etimex Primary Packaging using a Purelay mono-material PP solution.
• Talcid is manufactured at Bayer's Bitterfeld site in Germany; formulation and indication are unchanged.

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