Featured Pharma Online Editorial

  1. [Video] Get It Right with The Gemba 5/8/2026

    The idea of the Gemba walk originated after World War II in Japan, specifically in relation to automotive production at Toyota. The word can be translated to “the real or actual place,” referring to where the work takes place—in the case of pharma or automobiles, on the factory floor.

  2. Here's How FDA's Accelerated Approval Pathway Has Evolved Since '24 5/5/2026

    FDA's accelerated approval guidance kicked off a rebalancing of new drug approval pathways. Since its 2024 release, the agency has been building on it in a few key areas.

  3. Causal Mechanism And Effect Analysis (CMEA): FMEA's Simpler, Effective Alternative 5/1/2026

    This article describes causal mechanism and effect analysis (CMEA) as an alternative to failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) for analyzing and managing the industry’s risks.

  4. Making Mental Health Drugs: Promising Therapies And Manufacturing Challenges 4/30/2026

    Psychedelic therapies have shown promise in treating mental health disorders, but it will take close collaboration and cooperation of all related agencies and manufacturers to make this promise a reality.

  5. The Stepwise Path Lilly Mapped From Paper To Digital Logbooks 4/30/2026

    Eli Lilly and Company started at the front lines, on the shop floor gathering operator input, when switching from paper to digital logbooks.

  6. Building Quality Into Radiopharmaceuticals: A Look At EMA's Recent Guideline 4/28/2026

    The EMA's December 2025 draft guideline on expectations for the quality documentation of radiopharmaceuticals replaces the earlier 2007 guideline and reflects significant developments.

  7. Selecting The Right eQMS To Maximize Quality Maturity 4/23/2026

    Let's take a closer look at the current electronic quality management system (eQMS) landscape in pharma/biotech and what a future-ready eQMS must enable to support continuous improvement.

  8. FDA's First cGMP Enforcement Action On AI Misuse In Drug Manufacturing 4/22/2026

    The warning letter, issued to Purolea Cosmetics Lab, describes a manufacturer that used AI agents to generate drug product specifications and more. Here's why the outsourced pharma industry should take note.

  9. The Hidden Operational Cost Contained In Every Small Molecule Portfolio 4/21/2026

    The volume of post-approval changes is rising and the manual approaches that have worked until now are no longer adequate. Get ahead of this to spend less and execute faster.

  10. 6 Things You Need to Know from Life Sciences Future SW 4/16/2026

    For momentum in pharmaceutical research and development, consider taking a second look at Western Pennsylvania, where capital is flowing in, innovation is picking up and growth is expected.