What type of study is this?

This is a Systematic Review study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This review aims to evaluate the sustainability impacts of injectable drug delivery devices, focusing on environmental, economic, and public health factors.

February 26, 2026Environmental Health InsightsOpen Access

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

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EBErika Bower MBMatthias BormsBecton Dickinson (France)MTMonica Telinoiu

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Systematic literature review shows sustainable injectable drug delivery can lower CO2 emissions and improve economic efficiency, emphasizing healthcare systems need better sustainability metrics.

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This review aims to evaluate the sustainability impacts of injectable drug delivery devices, focusing on environmental, economic, and public health factors.
Conducted a systematic literature review in June 2024 using PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase databases.
Reviewed studies for sustainability outcomes related to environmental impact, economic efficiency, and public health benefits.
Standardized cost adjustments to 2024 currency and U.S. dollars using price indices.
Identified 2384 unique articles, with 24 studies meeting the inclusion criteria.
Environmental assessments reported waste reductions of 26% to 86% and CO2 emissions reductions.
Economic evaluations indicated potential cost reductions of up to 26% in total drug expenditures.

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Bower et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699f95ba1bc9fecf3dab3c73 https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302261416998

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Systematic literature review shows sustainable injectable drug delivery can lower CO2 emissions and improve economic efficiency, emphasizing healthcare systems need better sustainability metrics.

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

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

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