The rise of the safety syringe for self-administered drugs

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Following the implementation of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act across the US and Europe, adoption rates of safety devices still have some way to go in meeting optimal regulatory compliance – particularly in non-hospital settings where self-administration continues to soar. These critical safety factors (and more) are addressed in this Manufacturing Chemist article.