Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing tablets from a blister pack including formations for receiving the tablets and a rupturable foil member which seals the formations. The foil member is rupturable to allow removal of the tablets from the blister pack. The de-blistering apparatus works essentially by using an adhesive coated tape to mount and draw the blister pack through a depressing station and a foil removal station. In the depressing station, the foil which seals the tablet within the formations is ruptured and in the foil removal station the ruptured foil is removed from the blister pack to free the tablet.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing tablets (16) from a blister pack (10) including formations (14) for receiving the tablets and a rupturable foil member (18) which seals the formations. The foil member (18) is rupturable to allow removal of the tablets (16) from the blister pack (10). The de-blistering apparatus (20) works essentially by using an adhesive coated tape (28) to mount and draw the blister pack (10) through a depressing station (22) and a foil removal station (24). In the depressing station (22), the foil (18) which seals the tablet (16) within the formations (14) is ruptured and in foil removal station (24) the ruptured foil (18) is removed from the blister pack (10) to free the tablet (16).