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The discriminative factors of ampules utilized for injection were investigated statistically by quanti fication theory type II, using the data collected from to administration of 216 ampules. A criterion variable was taken to be the answer given from 10 pharmacists to the question as to whether or not an ampule was easily discriminating, and the explanatory variables were taken as the categorical data regarding 10 items characterizing the ampules, such as the material.
The most significant factor was found to be the method of printing, followed by the number of colors in the printing and the physical properties of contents. The conclusion this study produced was that for discriminative improvement of ampules employed for injection, it was important that printing be done on a paper label, to increase the number of colors in the printing, and to design the label so that the product name can be easily read.
