Unit Operations eHandbooks

eBook: Best of Pharma 2023

A collection of the most-read feature articles of the year, chosen by the Pharma Manufacturing digital audience.

eBook: Pharma innovation 2022

Discover recently launched or updated technologies and systems that have changed the game in pharmaceutical manufacturing across several areas.

eBook: Best of pharma 2022

A collection of the most-read feature articles of the year, chosen by the Pharma Manufacturing digital audience

White paper: Personalized medicine — Succeeding beyond the blockbuster

The traditional model for the pharmaceutical industry has focused on the development of blockbuster, broad-spectrum medicines that treat millions of patients globally. However...

Special report: Digital transformation for greater supply chain resilience

Over the last several years, pharmaceutical leaders have come to realize that their old ways of supply chain management are vastly inadequate for today’s hard-hitting challenges...

White paper: Selecting the right system to move biopharma equipment

A start-to-finish guide for understanding and evaluating equipment move options.Organizations need to find the move system that will keep their operations moving swiftly, efficiently...

eBook: Predictions and trends

While change does not always happen quickly in the pharma industry, the ongoing global pandemic has quickened the pace of emerging trends.

eBook: Best of pharma 2021

A collection of the most-read feature articles of the year, chosen by the Pharma Manufacturing digital audience.

eBook: Pharma Innovation 2021

This year in particular, the pressure has been on pharma to keep pace with the ongoing demand for pandemic products, while also meeting the needs of rapidly expanding areas of...

eBook: Predictions and trends 2021

In the highly regulated pharma industry, technological changes and progress tend to become evident relatively slowly.

eBook: Global Dose 2020

Pack your bags and join the editors of Pharma Manufacturing as we examine the state of pharma beyond the borders of the United States, exploring the pluses and minus of different...

eBook: Best of Pharma Manufacturing 2020

A collection of the most-read feature articles of the year, chosen by the Pharma Manufacturing digital audience.

eBook: Pharma Innovation 2020

Pivoting is nothing new for equipment and technology vendors. Innovation is about staying relevant; the most innovative vendors are often those who best adapt to meet the changing...

eBook: State of Pharma Manufacturing 2020

The past year was marked by shifting business models, big mergers and mounting political pressures — and now, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic.

eBook: Best of Pharma Manufacturing 2019

A collection of the most-read feature articles of the year, chosen by the Pharma Manufacturing digital audience

eBook: Pharma Innovation 2019

Discover the latest tech and systems that have changed the game in pharmaceutical manufacturing

eBook: State of Pharma Manufacturing 2019

The past year was marked by shifting business models, more stringent quality requirements, technological improvements and mounting political pressures to solve pharma-related ...

eBook: Pharma Innovation 2018

Discover recently launched or updated technologies and systems that have changed the game in pharmaceutical manufacturing including high-quality equipment in various fields

State of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 2018 eBook

The past year was challenged with a new administration that was both unpredictable and unconventional, a new FDA commissioner, and high levels of scrutiny surrounding drug prices...

eBook: State of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 2015

If behavior often speaks volumes, then the pharmaceutical industry is saying a lot lately in the way that it is responding to the social and economic forces that affect its markets...

eBook: Pharmaceutical Equipment & Manufacturing Trends

The pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape has changed notably over the past decade and is continuing to evolve rapidly. Pharmaceutical manufacturers have begun to wield some ...

eBook: Best of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 2014

The Best of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing eBook is a collection of the most-read feature articles from 2014, chosen by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing digital audience.

eBook: State of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 2014

It’s been said that a rising tide lifts all boats. But considering the state of pharmaceutical manufacturing in 2014, some boats are being lifted higher than others.

Report: Benchmarking pharmaceutical manufacturing

This report, the result of extensive research by professors from Washington University and Georgetown University, examines cycle times, quality assurance, use of IT, employee ...

White paper: Using CFD to improve crystallization

Drug manufacturers charged with developing, scaling up or scaling down any process involving crystallization face major challenges, given the industry's current understanding ...

Continuous Processing in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

This paper provides an overview of the continuous processing landscape — from dealing with FDA to the intricacies of continuous chemical reactions

Other eHandbooks

Mitigating bioaerosol risks in pharma plants

Amid limited guidance from regulators, facility designers can deliver significant safety advantages by tackling risks at the source

Editors' (re)View: The fate of Emergent's plants; ADC win for Pfizer, Genmab

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of April 29

Sharpening pharma's data integrity with automation

Built-in ability to meet data integrity standards should be a central focus when selecting control systems and manufacturing execution systems for pharma manufacturing

Breaking through pharma's digital innovation barrier

Digital maturity in pharmaceutical supply chains must rapidly scale to meet demand

Editors' (re)View: McKinsey under fire for opioid crisis; Nexus gives up its generic plant

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of April 21

Navigating pharma’s leap into the predictive plant era

Real-time predictive analysis is the key to digital plant maturity

eBook: Quality & compliance

Upholding rigorous quality standards is not only a regulatory imperative but also vital for ensuring the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical products. And as many pharma manufacturers...

Energy as a Service: Fortune 500 Insights on Risk Transfer and Sustainability

Nine out of 10 Fortune 500 executives surveyed expressed interest in the idea of outsourcing energy operations to reduce risk. Learn how an Energy as a Service model can support...

Editors' (re)View: A new obesity startup; Schizophrenia treatment happenings

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of April 15.

Pharma's molecular glue garden

With key players entering the ring and many clinical trials underway, the molecular glue garden is bound to bloom soon

Editors' (re)View: Advancing mental health treatment; CMS proposes financial incentives for gene therapy access

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of April 8

Batch process understanding for process validation and quality control

A first-of-its-kind study of isotopic values of paired reactants and products offers a prospective new method of process understanding

The pharma manufacturing facility of the future

The challenges are surmountable — and worth taking on to help build advantages

The state of pharma manufacturing

A recent industry revenue report found that effective data use is key in pharma, yet underexploited

Navigating data integrity compliance

Discover insights into FDA's Data Integrity Guidance and how to leverage the Cloud to achieve GMP compliance.

A Paperless Future: How Blue Mountain Revolutionized Asset Management at AmplifyBio

Discover how Blue Mountain's Regulatory Asset Manager (RAM) propelled AmplifyBio, a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO), into a paperless future.

Harnessing the Power of Industry 4.0 for Life Science

Leverage the latest advancements in technologies to drive innovation and deliver improved patient outcomes.

Innovate with confidence: Smoothing the path to successful mRNA manufacturing

mRNA-LNP manufacturing is fraught with obstacles, resulting in higher program risk, inflated costs, and delayed market release. With the right knowledge, companies can overcome...

Strengthening pharma’s sustainability foundation

New tools can help seamlessly integrate sustainability into R&D and production goals

Editors' (re)View: ALS and drug approval criteria; Verve trial paused again

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of April 1

5 ways dust collectors help ensure a controlled environment when tableting APIs

During tableting processes, APIs become airborne. These dust particles can harm workers, reduce air quality, contaminate products and cause explosions. Learn how dust collectors...

Five challenges pharma manufacturers face in 2024

The industry must understand and mitigate the impact of short- and long-term obstacles

Vaccines of the future

There is a new era of vaccinology in pharma's pipelines

Editors' (re)View: J&J can contest talc scientific evidence; SCOTUS mifepristone hearing met with skepticism

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of March 25

Exploring alternative distribution models for pharma supply chains

ADMs allow manufacturers to take charge of supply channels to boost efficiency and flexibility

Editors' (re)View: J&J cast-off anti-hypertensive wins approval; Orchard prices MLD therapy at $4.25M

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of March 18

White paper: Stop sweating temperature excursions

Advanced chemical indicators give you the peace of mind that comes from reliable insights into your supply chains.

Editors' (re)View: FDA shares early AD industry guidance; WuXi-BIO breakup

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of March 11

Anticipating AI regulations in pharma manufacturing

In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, leaders should remain ready to adapt to new legislation

Leveraging lean innovation principles

How pharma can apply tactics from other industries to tackle recent policy cost initiatives

Charting a sustainable path for generics

Key takeaways from the Association for Accessible Medicines’ Access! 2024 meeting

Editors' (re)View: Perrigo launches OTC birth control; Lilly takes aim at celebs

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of March 4

Breaking down pharma compliance barriers

How pharma companies are solving regulatory challenges with AI-based technology

Navigating the smaller batch market

Pharma innovators are using technology to meet the unique demands of today’s small scale era

FDA decisions to watch in 2024   

This year, the agency will decide on groundbreaking treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's, NASH, pulmonary hypertension and more

5 Pharma changemakers

The CNBC 2024 Changemakers list highlighted fifty women as transformative leaders, including five from the pharma industry

Editors' (re)View: Probing pharma-sponsored testing; FDA approves Alvotech-Teva Humira biosim 

Pharma Manufacturing editors Karen Langhauser and Andrea Corona comment on the notable happenings in the pharma industry from the week of February 24

Pharma CDMOs with sky-high ambitions

A snapshot of the bold CDMOs working to build pharma’s modern treatments

The role of workwear in mitigating pharma workplace hazards

Ergonomic clothing explicitly designed for the industry helps avoid common safety incidents, as well as aid in compliance