Sustainability in Injectable Drug Delivery Devices: A Systematic Literature Review of Environmental, Economic, and Public Health Impacts
This review suggests that sustainable injectable drug delivery devices can reduce environmental impact, improve economic efficiency, and contribute to public health. By limiting waste, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting safety, these devices can offer measurable contributions for advancing sustainability in healthcare. However, the lack of clear sustainability standards and guidance from health systems and governments remains a key barrier to broader adoption.
Authors
- Cécile Frolet
- Matthias Borms (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5019-4217)
- Haymen Girgis
- Julia D. Lucaci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9002-4600)
- Erika Bower
- Monica Telinoiu
Institutions
- Becton Dickinson (United States) (US)
- Becton Dickinson (France) (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Health Insights
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302261416998
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00