Prefilled syringes have several advantages over traditional vial packaging, including ease of use. Prefilled syringes obviate the need for the processes that are required before using a drug in a vial. It also helps to eliminate dosing errors because prefilled syringes contain the exact dose. Many pharmaceutical manufacturers overfill vials by up to 25% to ensure that the end user receives the correct dose. However, overfilling can result in errors that are virtually eliminated with prefilled syringes. With the introduction of more expensive biotech drugs, this is advantageous because it means less waste, particularly if some vaccines are in short supply or extremely expensive.
Market Dynamics
Market players are focused on product launches or approvals, which is expected to contribute to the growth of the global small molecule prefilled syringes market over the forecast period. For instance, in March 2018, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) 0.3 mg prefilled syringe (PFS) as a new method of administering the medicine to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy.
Market players are focused on launching manufacturing capabilities for prefilled syringes. This is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in July 2019, Terumo Corporation, based in Japan, announced the construction of an additional production facility for pre-filled syringes at its subsidiary Terumo Yamaguchi D&D.
Market players focused on product launches is expected to propel the growth of the global small molecule prefilled syringes market. For instance, in March 2020, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., a leading multinational pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL) Single-dose Prefilled Syringe, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride) Injection USP in India.
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