Keynote: Reusability Simplified: The Journey to Develop a Sustainable, Low-Cost Reusable Autoinjector

Device reusability has gained increasing attention in recent years, owing toits potential to reduce both the costs and environmental impact of drug delivery devices. This has made reusable autoinjectors an appealing and potentially more sustainable option, especially when considering chronic conditions which require frequent dosing. Compared to single use autoinjectors, a reusable component inevitably adds use steps to load, unload and reset the device for each dose. Reusable handsets offer the potential for electromechanical and connectivity features that can improve usability but typically at a significant additional cost and at the risk of off setting many of the sustainability benefits that device reusability can offer. A collaboration between AstraZeneca and Team Consulting set out to explore whether it is possible to realize the cost and sustainability benefits of reuse without compromising on usability. This talk will explore an innovative, mechanical solution for a reusable autoinjector that is designed to meet this goal.