The definition and benefits of Prefilled Syringes

Definition of the pre-filled syringe

A prefilled syringe is a single doseof medication to which a needle has been fixed by the manufacturer.

A prefilled syringe is a disposable syringe that is supplied already loaded with the

substance to be injected. Prefilled syringes have four key components: aplunger,

stopper, barrel, and a needle.

Prefilled syringe Improves parenteral packaging functionality with siliconization.

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 thisdelivery system

makes it less preferable. Hence, all the disadvantages of thesesystems can be easily

overcome by use of prefilled syringes.

Benefits of prefilled syringes are:

1.Elimination of overfill of expensive drugproducts, therefore reducing waste.

2.Elimination of dosage errors, since the exact amountof a deliverable dose is contained in the syringe (unlike a vial system).

3.Ease of administration due to the elimination ofsteps, 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 endusers, in particular, easier self administration and use during emergencysituations. It can save time, and sequentially save lives.

5.Prefilled syringes are filled accurate dosages. It helpsto 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 approximatelyfor two or three years.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Dispose of the used syringe in a sharp’scontainer (closable, puncture‑resistant container). For the safety and healthof you and others, needles and used syringes must never be re‑used.