Definition of the pre-filled syringe
A pre-filled syringe is a single dose of medication to which a needle has been fixed by the manufacturer. A pre-filled syringe is a disposable syringe that is supplied already loaded with the substance to be injected. Prefilled syringes have four key components: a plunger, stopper, barrel, and a needle.
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Parenteral administration of pharmaceutical products is one of the most popular methods used to produce quick onset of action and also 100% bioavailability. Main problem occurs with the parenteral drug delivery is lack of convenience, affordability, accuracy, sterility, safety etc. Such drawbacks with this delivery system makes it less preferable. Hence, all the disadvantages of these systems can be easily overcome by use of prefilled syringes.
Benefits of prefilled syringes:
1.Elimination of overfill of expensive drug products, therefore reducing waste.
2.Elimination of dosage errors, since the exact amount of a deliverable dose is contained in the syringe (unlike a vial system).
3.Ease of administration due to the elimination of steps, for example, for reconstitution, which may be required for a vial system before injection of a drug.
4.Added convenience for health care workers and end users, in particular, easier self-administration and use during emergency situations. It can save time, and sequentially save lives.
5.Prefilled syringes are filled accurate dosages. It helps to reduce medical errors and misidentification.
6.Lower costs due to less preparation, fewer materials, and easy storage and disposal.
7.Prefilled syringe can remain sterile for approximately for two or three years.
Disposal instruction of prefilled syringes
Dispose of the used syringe in a sharp’s container (closable, puncture‑resistant container). For the safety and health of you and others, needles and used syringes must never be re‑used.
Post time: Nov-18-2022