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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. Cost is an important final factor, especially for small and mid-sized pharma companies.

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

Pharmaceutical Technology

The injectable drugs market is currently valued at around $532 billion. Yet while demand for injectables soars, regulators are cracking down on quality requirements, forcing many pharma companies to examine the role – and risks – of their primary packaging. There are additional risks to consider with parenteral packaging.