From Analog to Smart: The Digitalization Journey of a Prefilled Syringe

The drug delivery market is experiencing a significant transformation due to the need to reduce patient care costs, especially with the growing number of people dealing with chronic diseases. The aim of transitioning to self-administered medications at home, while also remotely monitoring patient compliance, poses its own set of challenges. However, the increasingly available and affordable small-scale electronics that can be integrated into disposable devices are paving the way for innovative solutions. During this session, we will explore how Flex can support the digitization of analog drug delivery devices, leveraging vertical integration and end-to-end capabilities. Flex’s solutions for connected drug delivery devices offer effective means to precisely monitor self-administration of medication and automatically transmit crucial injection progress data to a cloud-based system, ensuring seamless reporting. Furthermore, they maintain stringent data security measures within a robust infrastructure, tackling privacy and cybersecurity considerations.