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. 2025 Dec 10;13(6):180. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy13060180
AD Auto-disable
API Active pharmaceutical ingredient
BARDA Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
BD Becton, Dickinson & Company
BFS Blow–fill–seal
BSL2 Biosafety Level 2
CDMO Contract development and manufacturing organization
CEPI Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
COVID-19 Coronavirus disease
GSK GlaxoSmithKline
CHWs Community health workers
CPAD Compact prefilled auto-disable
EPI Expanded Program on Immunization
HCW Healthcare worker
HepA Hepatitis A
HepB Hepatitis B
HepC Hepatitis C
HD-MAP High-density microarray patch
HIC High-income countries
HIV Human immunodeficiency virus
IA2030 Immunization Agenda 2030
ISMP Institute for Safe Medication Practices
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LDPE Low-density polyethylene
LICs Low-income countries
LMICs low- and middle-income countries
LVP Large-volume parenteral
MR-MAPs Measles–rubella MAPs
MAPs Microarray patches
MICs Middle-income countries
MDVP Multi-dose vial policy
MNP Microneedle patch
MRV Measles–rubella vaccine
NSI Needlestick injury
ROI Return on investment
RTU Ready-to-use
RUP Re-use Prevention Feature
SARS Severe acute respiratory syndrome
SVP Small-volume parenteral
SIAs Supplemental immunization activities
OSHA U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
UK United Kingdom
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund
US United States
USAID United States Agency for International Development
CDC US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
VIPS Vaccine Innovation Prioritization Strategy
VVMs Vaccine vial monitors
WHO World Health Organization