The trend of self-administered therapies is expected to grow, according to research, due to, in part, the increased incidences of chronic conditions and the development of biologics to treat these indications. However, self-administrative devices need to be safe, intuitive and reliable with a design that supports patient adherence being vital. Here, SHL detail some important design considerations.
DIY
The growing emphasis on self-administered therapies has given rise to injectable drug delivery devices such as auto injectors and pen injectors. According to research, this trend is expected to grow at an annual rate of 7.6% until 2026.1