Sustainability in Injectable Drug Delivery Devices: A Systematic Literature Review of Environmental, Economic, and Public Health Impacts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustainable injectable drug delivery devices, such as prefilled syringes, multi-chamber syringes, and reusable systems, are gaining attention due to their potential to decrease resource use and waste. Despite these considerations, the integration of sustainability metrics into healthcare systems and pharmaceutical manufacturing is inconsistent, necessitating a systematic review of existing practices and outcomes.

Methods

To address this gap, a systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted in June 2024, utilizing the databases of PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase. The studies were examined for sustainability outcomes related to environmental impact, economic efficiency, and public health benefits of injectable drug delivery systems. Cost adjustments were standardized to

SUBMITTER: Borrelli EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12932899 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature