Featured Pharma Online Editorial

1. [VIDEO] GLP-1 Manufacturing's New Bottlenecks At Multi-Ton Scale 6/24/2026

   “At multi-ton scale, the challenge becomes less about making the molecule and more about controlling the variability of the process in this interconnected system,” explained Villain.

2. Setting The Tone For A Fill/Finish Engagement Program 6/15/2026

   The initial 90 days of a fill/finish CDMO partnership establish lasting communication patterns, clarify mutual responsibilities, and test problem-solving capabilities critical to program success.

3. The Future Of Continuous Is Integrated Manufacturing: The 4 Misconceptions About A Lean Process 6/2/2026

   Pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing is an enabler of better manufacturing, but only when implemented with intention.

4. Why Isolators Do Not Automatically Ensure Annex 1 Compliance 5/12/2026

   Isolators are powerful tools, but they do not automatically ensure compliance with EU GMP Annex 1. RABS are frequently dismissed too quickly. The difference is not the technology itself, but how it is applied.

5. Gaining An Edge In GLP-1 Production 5/5/2026

   The shortage-driven production of GLP-1 drugs of the past few years is giving way to a long-term operation model characterized by digital enablement and supply chain resilience.

6. How Generic Pharma Manufacturers Can Rebuild Margins Inside The Four Walls 5/4/2026

   The pricing dynamics for generic drugs turns formerly attractive products into high-volume, low-margin commodities. Lean and Six Sigma in four key areas can unlock efficiencies.

7. Challenges And Solutions In Aseptic Evolution 4/22/2026

   Aseptic processing has undergone a considerable evolution over the past 35 years in new equipment, standards, procedures, training and regulation. Navigating these challenges is essential to minimizing risk.

8. U.S. Pharma Tariffs And MFN Become Law After April 2 Update 4/15/2026

   Beginning July 31, 2026, a U.S. pharmaceutical tariff will apply to patented products and their APIs, beginning with large companies. Beroe Inc.'s Mathini Ilancheran breaks down the tariff's impact, explores its risks, and proposes five procurement strategies to addressing them.

9. Lilly's Toolbox For Fast Track Fill Finish Sites 4/1/2026

   Constructing greenfield fill finish sites is always a complex task, but throw in there the added challenge of delivering the site expediently, and the task becomes increasingly complicated.

10. Organic Impurities: New Draft ICH Q3E Guidance For Leachables And Extractables 3/17/2026

    A new draft guidance document from ICH, issued jointly with the EMA, adopts the position that the assessment of leachables and extractables requires a holistic framework for risk evaluation.