- In January 2025, BD partnered with a major distributor in Saudi Arabia to launch its safety pen needles in government hospitals.
- In February 2025, Novo Nordisk supported diabetes camps in the UAE, distributing pen needle kits to over 5,000 patients.
- In March 2025, Ypsomed expanded its retail presence in South Africa with a new low-cost pen needle line available in major urban pharmacy chains.
- In April 2025, Terumo Corporation collaborated with Egyptian hospitals to pilot a safe-disposal pen needle system.
