Stay Sharp to Prevent Issues With Prefilled Glass Syringes

February 2023

You’ll need to watch for meds in glass syringes...and know how to reduce the risk of serious issues.

These are prefilled syringes with a GLASS injector...NOT prefilled glass cartridges with plastic injectors (LifeShield, etc) or just prefilled glass cartridges (Carpuject, etc).

They aren’t the norm. But med shortages may mean prefilled glass syringes are all that’s available...which is why they’re popping up in pharmacies.

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Stay Sharp to Prevent Issues With Prefilled Glass Syringes

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