Described is a syringe carrier (1) comprising a body (1.1) adapted to receive a barrel (2.1) of a syringe (2). The body (1.1) includes a longitudinal slot and a distal end having resilient distal clamps (1.15) with shoulder sections (1.4). The shoulder sections (1.4) are adapted to engage a circumferential gap between the barrel (2.1) of the syringe (2) and a needle shield (4) covering a needle (3) of the syringe (2).