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In the Sustainability Issue of ONdrug Delivery magazine, SHL Medical’s ESG Project Manager discusses the development of single-use autoinjectors in the context of SHL’s sustainable design principles and decarbonization goals.

The article opens the discussion by initially providing a brief history of the concept of sustainability in recent decades while putting into perspective the evolution of home-based parental treatments. In this context, Dr. Bruce introduces SHL’s sustainable design principles – the company’s approach to acting sustainably toward the development of autoinjector medical devices. The article also highlights the crucial role of data in shaping SHL’s evidence-based sustainability targets and outlines the company’s near-term commitments to reducing its environmental impact across the autoinjector value chain.

 

Access the article here to learn more about SHL’s actions toward reducing its ecological footprint and driving patients’ independence. Additionally, details of SHL Medical’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets can be found in this press release.

About SHL Medical

As a world-leading solutions provider of advanced drug delivery systems, SHL Medical is the partner of choice for many leading pharma and biotech companies. Driven by our company purpose – Enabling Patients’ Independence – we offer patient-centric solutions for the design, development, and manufacturing of autoinjectors, pen injectors, as well as innovative specialty delivery systems for large-volume and high-viscosity formulations. We also offer final assembly, labeling, and packaging solutions for our drug delivery systems.  ​

In response to the rising trend in home therapy, SHL has increased developmental work in the digital healthcare sector to help improve the drug delivery ecosystem

Located across Switzerland, Taiwan, Sweden, and the US, our global team of experts collaborate seamlessly as one team in utilizing our comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities. Our solutions offer customization and optimization for each project while proactively weaving sustainability-driven measures into our designs and processes to contribute to a cleaner earth.​

For additional information, visit www.shl-medical.com

Media contact: info@shl-medical.com

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