By Product:
1. Type I Glass: This is a soda-lime-silica glass that is mostly used in the production of pharmaceutical packaging.
2. Type II Glass: This type of glass is made of borosilicate, which is highly resistant to temperature changes and chemical reactions.
3. Type III Glass: This type of glass is also known as “high-performance” glass, as it provides excellent resistance to temperature and chemical changes.

By Application:
1. Injectable Products: These products require a high degree of sterility, and glass is the ideal packaging material for these products.
2. Oral Solids and Semi-solids: Glass packaging materials are used for tablets and capsules, as they have superior visibility and strength.
3. Ophthalmic Solutions: Glass packaging materials are often used for ophthalmic solutions due to their non-reactive nature and superior protection from light.
4. Others: Glass packaging materials are also used for other pharmaceutical products, such as creams, gels, and ointments.

Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Market companies 

1. Schott AG
2. Nipro Corporation
3. Gerresheimer AG
4. SGD S.A
5. Piramal Glass Limited
6. Ocular GmbH
7. Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited
8. Stevanato Group
9. Vitro S.A.B. de C.V.
10. Amcor Limited

Market Drivers:
1. Increasing demand for injectable and ophthalmic products: The rising demand for injectable and ophthalmic products, coupled with the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, is expected to drive the global pharmaceutical glass packaging market.
2. Technological advancements in glass packaging: Manufacturers are investing in research and development activities to develop more advanced and efficient glass packaging materials. This is expected to drive the market growth.
3. Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions: The growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is expected to drive the global pharmaceutical glass packaging market, as glass is a recyclable and reusable material.

Market Opportunities:
1. Increasing demand for customized packaging solutions: The increasing demand for customized packaging solutions is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the global pharmaceutical glass packaging market.