Table 8.

Comparison between DMNs and conventional syringes regarding cost reduction.

SL No.	Sections Where Huge Amounts of Costs Can Be Reduced	Dissolving MNs Patch	Conventional Syringes
1.	Maintenance cost of cold chain system for storage after manufacturing vaccine	×	√
2.	Cold chain system cost during distribution of vaccine	×	√
3.	Syringes and vials’ manufacturing cost	×	√
4.	Sharp waste disposal procedure cost	×	√
5.	Plastic and glass waste management cost	×	√
6.	Training cost (training up the caregivers for syringe and vial handling, disposal, etc.)	×	√

Note: √ = yes, and × = no.