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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. However, they are not always a first choice.

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Data indicates that the global nanopharmaceutical drugs market size reached USD 53.85 According to GlobalData’s Nanopharmaceuticals Thematic Research report, the vast majority of marketed and pipeline nanopharmaceuticals are being used to treat a wide range of cancer indications, highlighting the ongoing unmet needs in this area.

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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.