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

Pharmaceutical Technology

When it comes to vaccines and other high-value biologics, it is essential that effective formulations go hand in hand with safe delivery. Cost is an important final factor, especially for small and mid-sized pharma companies. Prefilled syringes offer a number of advantages over the more traditional glass vial.

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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.