Dublin, June 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bqw986/plastic ) has announced the addition of the "Plastic Prefillable Syringes" report to their offering. The trend toward patient self-administration of injectables continues to have a broad influence on the drug delivery sector. While prefillable syringe manufacturers continue to improve and refine their products, from a materials technology standpoint the most dynamic developments are occurring in the refinement of PFS constructed of plastic rather than glass. To date, plastic PFS have made significant inroads in EMS injectables, a segment dominated by Hospira's Ansyr plastic PFS product line. Now, as materials technology continues to advance, market sector participants are targeting mainstream therapeutic drugs. Highlights - What injectable drugs are currently delivered in plastic prefillable syringes, what are the device specifics, and who markets them? - Who are the important plastic prefillable syringe suppliers, their manufacturing infrastructure and locations, their capabilities? - What are the major factors driving plastic prefillable syringe demand? - How important are drug developer-device manufacturer relationships and what are the key alliances in the industry? - What are the essential design factors, material selection issues, technologies and market development issues for plastic prefillable syringe drug products? - How are plastic prefillable syringes aligned with various drug classes and therapeutic markets? - What are the significant economic, technology, and regulatory factors affecting plastic prefillable syringes? Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. The Market Opportunity - Market Dynamics - The Trend toward Self-Administration - Shifting Demographics - Innovation in Disposable Device Designs - The Economics of Plastic Prefilled Syringes 3. What's Driving Interest in Plastic PFS? - Limitations of Glass - Injectable Drug Volumes and Viscosities - Therapeutic Demand Drivers - Competitive Landscape - Risk Factors 4. Plastic Prefillable Syringe Application Segments - Emergency Drugs - Diluents - Infusion - Hyaluronic Acid - Specialty Injectables 5. Plastic Prefillable Syringe Design & Technology Factors - Materials of Construction - Crystal Clear Polymer (CCP) - Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP) - Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) - Syringe Processing Technology - Molding - Syringe Coatings 6. Plastic Prefillable Syringe Brands - Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) - Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP) - Crystal Clear Polymer (CCP) - Unbranded Plastic Prefillable Syringes 7. Approved Plastic Prefilled Syringe Products - Cyclic Olefin Syringes - Other Plastic Syringes - Prefilled Syringe Supply Chain - Plastics Suppliers - Injection Molders 8. Market Factors - Regulatory Issues - Industry Standards - ISO 10993-1 - USP Class VI - Plastic Syringe/Injection Device Integration - Patient Compliance and Ease of Use - Healthcare Economics 9. Company Profiles For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bqw986/plastic
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