Article: Technological Advances, Compliance Needs Driving The Evolution Of Automated Temperature Monitoring

By GAYLE WILTON

Automation is seen today in almost all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry — from research and development, manufacturing, and compounding to distribution and storage. In all these instances, advances in technology allow organizations to operate quicker, safer, and more cost-effectively. Temperature monitoring is no exception. An automated solution continuously logs temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors of critical equipment and of the rooms in which the equipment is housed. Labor costs are reduced, personnel are freed from repetitive tasks, opportunities for human error are reduced, and accuracy is increased.

As technology has advanced, regulatory requirements have evolved. Procedural and philosophical changes in the major regulatory bodies have also necessitated more technological innovation. This article will trace the evolution of automation, technology, and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical industry as related to temperature monitoring.