The present invention relates to a package (3) for a container (2) comprising a tubular barrel (4) having open distal and proximal ends the proximal end being sized and shaped to receive a plunger and the distal end being sized and shaped to receive an injection needle said package (3) comprising i) a plunger rod (8) for said container (2) a part of said plunger rod being shaped complementarily to at least a part of the external shape of said tubular barrel (4) and N) a tray (9) connectable to said plunger rod said tray and said plunger rod forming said package when they are connected to each other. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising a container and such a package.