Small Volume Parenteral Products (SVPs): Definition, Uses & Examples

Small Volume Parenteral Products

- Are any solution that is made up to or less than 100ml and is to be administered by needle.

- Usually come in glass vials/ampoules (for multidose) or plastic containers (for single dose)

- Sterile, often freeze-dried to improve shelf life

- Usually given IV, or IM and rarely subcutaneous

- Are usually reconstituted at the bedside

Examples:

- Sodium chloride

- Insulin

- Morphine sulphate