A prefilled syringe is a disposable syringe that is already loaded/supplies with the substance to be injected. Prefilled syringes are one of the fastest growing choices for unit dose delivery and have emerged as one of the most convenient drug delivery methods in the recent years. The extensive use of prefilled syringes has enabled pharmaceutical companies to minimize drug-waste and simultaneously increase the life span of the product. Plastic disposable syringes created a revolution in the healthcare market which has been enhanced by the introduction of sterile, prefilled syringes that enable safe self-administration of injectable drugs without having to visit the hospital.
As of 2022, the global Prefilled Syringes Market is estimated to be valued at U.S$ 6,656.9 Million and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 10.6% during the years (2022-2030)
Leading Companies in the Prefilled Syringes Industry:
1) Gerresheimer AG
Gerresheimer AG formerly known as Gerresheimer Glass AG is a German manufacturer of primary packaging products for medication and drug delivery devices made of special-purpose glass and plastics. The company was founded in the year 1864, and the headquarters are located Dusseldorf, Germany. The company was founded by Ferdinand Heye.
As of November 2021, Gerresheimer completed the acquisition of the IP of a new generation cartridge based autoinjector from Pharma.
2) Schott AG
Schott AG is a German multinational glass company specializing in the manufacture of glass and glass-ceramics and other advanced materials. The company has one of the most successful R&D departments in the global manufacturing industry, creating glass innovations that constantly drive new technology forwards. The company was founded in the year 1884, and the headquarters are located in Mainz, Germany. The company was founded by Otto Schott.