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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vials can hold more doses of the vaccine, allowing for more vaccinations and a lower cost, but prefilled syringes allow for easier administration, reduced risk of contamination, minimised risk of injuries during use and improved accuracy. As such, NeoFlex plungers are ideal for highly sensitive, large molecule drugs. A new challenge .

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

XTalks

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has addressed this issue by developing a fully recyclable, modular ECG patch constructed from VTT’s novel cellulose e-skin material. Unfortunately, about 91 percent of this plastic waste from healthcare is not recycled and either ends up in landfills or contaminates natural environments.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna must face patent claims over its Covid-19 vaccine; Pfizer and BioNTech testing combo Covid and flu shot

STAT News

The companies allege Moderna’s vaccine uses their technology for a drug-delivery system without permission. Citing The single-dose vaccine candidate is a combination of Pfizer’s mRNA-based flu shot and the Omicron-tailored Covid-19 booster shot developed by both companies.

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Prefilled Syringes: Delivering Convenience and Precision in Every Dose

Roots Analysis

They offer several advantages over traditional drug delivery systems ( such as vials and syringes ), including reduced chances of dosing errors, increased patient compliance and decreased risk of microbial contamination. Prefilled syringes are syringes that come pre-filled with a specific dose of medication.

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Quality first: How pharma can meet injectables demand while staying compliant

Pharmaceutical Technology

Several drug development trends are driving injectables demand. This includes the rising number of biologic drugs on the market, which are mostly administered parenterally. Primary packaging is relied upon to protect and maintain this sterility across the shelf life of the drug.

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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2021, 72% of newly approved drugs were small molecules, and almost 50% of new drugs approved were OSD. While the industry is seeing advances in alternative drug delivery systems, oral solid doses, such as pills, capsules and soft gels, remain at the forefront of the industry.