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Autoinjectors gain ground across therapeutic areas: “A huge trend”

Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly exploring subcutaneous treatments as an alternative to intravenous infusions, with the potential for home administration. Autoinjector manufacturer SHL Medical sees the greatest opportunities in oncology. This is the first in a Life Science Focus series exploring the shift towards subcutaneous drug administration.
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Autoinjectors have long been associated with adrenaline pens used to treat severe allergic reactions. In recent years, pre-filled injection pens have also become widely recognised through GLP-1 medicines for diabetes and obesity.

But beyond these high-profile medicines, a broader trend is emerging, with a growing number of pharmaceutical companies exploring whether treatments in other therapeutic areas can be administered subcutaneously rather than through intravenous infusions. For some, autoinjectors could also allow treatment to move from hospital to patients' homes, reducing hospital visits and easing the burden on healthcare services.

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