Advantages of pre-filled syringe systems - an overview
For self-injecting patients, pre-filled systems mean a high degree of flexibility and independence, simple handling, the discrete appearance of the injector and reduction of injuries: In addition, there are other aspects, from the point of view of pharmaceutical companies and physicians, which speak for the use of pre-filled syringe systems:
- Product differentiation in the market
- Cost savings from optimized drug use due to low overdosing requirements in pre-filled syringes in comparison to vials
- Reduced material requirements, simple storage and disposal
- Better patient compliance
- Simplified drug administration
- Simple administration and great convenience for hospital personnel
- Fewer needle injuries
- Reduced risk of microbiological contaminations
- Reduction of cross-infections (since re-use of the needle is not necessary)
- Reduction of misidentification since systems are labelled
- High dosage accuracy and sterility assurance due to machine filling