Abstract: A holding structure for concurrently holding a plurality of primary packaging containers for substances for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications, the holding structure including a plurality of receptacles for accommodating at least a section of the elongated cylindrical body region of the primary packaging container, each receptacle having a depth, an upper end for inserting the primary packaging container into the receptacle, a bottom end having a holding portion configured to limit an axial movement of the primary packaging container in the receptacle, a circumferentially formed side wall extending in a longitudinal direction from the upper end to the bottom end and a longitudinal axis, alignment elements in each receptacle projecting radially into the receptacle to contact the outer surface of the primary packaging container; wherein the alignment elements arranged so that a primary packaging container accommodated in the receptacle in a resting position is tilted by an angle ? of not more than

Abstract: A frame for holding a secondary pharmaceutical packaging includes: a base plate including at least two openings formed to hold the secondary pharmaceutical packaging; at least two sidewalls connected to the base plate; and at least one stacking element located on the base plate.