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Harnessing data analytics to propel drug discovery and development in 2025

As the pharma landscape evolves, data analytics will be at the forefront of drug discovery and development, transforming traditional methods. By leveraging data-driven insights, companies can expedite R&D, optimise clinical trials, and personalise treatments, bringing life-saving therapies to market more efficiently, explains Biju Davis, SVP, Engineering, Model N

Strengthening our presence within APAC through increased penetration is a key focus

Aanchal Tomar, Executive Director, Asia Pacific, Lonza Capsules Health Ingredients speaks about Lonza Capsules Health Ingredients’ strategic growth, challenges, and sustainability initiatives in the APAC market, showcasing their innovative capsule solutions and health ingredients that cater to the region's diverse pharmaceutical and nutraceutical needs, in an interview with Express Pharma

Responsible Sourcing and Manufacturing: Growing towards a sustainable future with Lonza

In response to the establishment of environmental impact targets by the pharmaceutical industry, Lonza promotes responsible sourcing practices, sustainable manufacturing standards, and renewable energy utilisation showcasing that responsible manufacturing can assist our customers to reach their sustainability goals, highlights Christine Lebeault, Head of Applied Sustainability, Lonza Capsules and Health Ingredients

Rethinking R&D to balance efficiency, innovation and sustainability

In an era of skyrocketing research costs and complex drug delivery challenges, pharma industry leaders share their insights on adopting advanced technologies, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable practices to optimise R&D and drive impactful therapies to market

Powerful Process Control with IND500x Weighing Indicators

Ensuring consistent quality in hazardous environments, particularly in Ex-Areas (Zone 1/21, Division 1), is a critical aspect of industrial operations. The IND500x weighing indicators from METTLER TOLEDO provide a robust solution for these challenging settings, offering optimized safety and productivity.

Ensuring clean room integrity with prime clean reset high-speed doors

Prime Clean Reset high-speed doors ensure airtight seals, minimising air permeability and contamination in clean rooms. Designed for sensitive environments, they enhance operational efficiency and meet rigorous regulatory standards, making them ideal for pharmaceutical and biotech industries

Complete environmental monitoring solution - testo Saveris Pharma

There are several critical applications in the industry like research and development that demand for continuous & reliable monitoring of important environmental parameters.

Adaptive Manufacturing:-The new flexibility in medical device assembly

Unlike traditional, rigid production lines, B&R's adaptive machines seamlessly adjust to the requirements of each device, dynamically adapting to each unique process

Reshaping pharma safety with active packaging innovations

CILICANT is revolutionising active packaging with solutions tailored for the most sensitive formulations. Meet the innovators driving stability, safety, and impurity control in pharma packaging at CPhI India

UNLOCKING GROWTH FRONTIERS

Vadodara Pharma Summit 2024 brought together industry leaders and experts to highlight the city's pivotal role in India's pharma landscape and explore collaborative strategies to strengthen India's pharma innovation ecosystem

Optimising cloud provisioning for pharmaceutical compliance and operational excellence

Suresh Perikala, Senior Engineering Lead - DevOps and Cloud Engineering Practice, Altimetrik

Accelerating pharma's sustainability efforts

Avinaw Prasad, Director, Climate Change & Sustainability, Deloitte India explains why integrating sustainability into the core pharma business strategy is essential for long-term success, analyses key focus areas and policy pushes which can incentivise companies to further evolve on the sustainability path

Drug Repurposing: Unlocking access to rare solutions

Drug repurposing, a quick, cost-effective path to deliver existing treatments to patients, can serve to expedite and expand healthcare access for patients with rare diseases

Optimising spend, maximising growth

Express Pharma, in partnership with IPA and CHEMEXCIL, powered by SAP, recently organised a thought leadership conclave on 'Reimagining spend management and supply chain' where cross functional experts explored strategies to drive value through supply chain transformation

Green manufacturing in pharma: Sustainable oligonucleotide production on an industrial scale

Philipp Markolin, Scientific Marketing Manager at peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturers Bachem, shares their expertise on sustainable production methods in the pharma industry

Data and digital is a force to reckon with when it comes to India

In a recent interview, Suneela Thatte, VP and Head - Healthcare R&D for India, Merck KGaA Darmstadt discussed the evolution and strategic significance of the company's Global Capability Center (GCC) in India, established in 2020. She highlighted that while the GCC was initially set up for cost savings in drug development, the focus has shifted to harnessing India's vast talent pool, particularly in the scientific and medical fields, in an interview with Viveka Roychowdhury

Towards a healthier, more equitable and innovative Indian healthcare sector

Rishabh Bindlish, MD & Partner, Co-leads Boston Consulting Group Healthcare practice in India and Ayushi Shukla, Senior Knowledge Analyst, BCG highlight that the government needs to pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future with strategic investments and policy reforms

Patient centricity: How is the pharma industry addressing patient reach?

Arecent report from Access to Medicine Foundation assesses current approaches adopted by some of the largest pharma companies to measure and report patient reach, mapping the existing landscape and highlighting interventions that are critical to ensure more patients benefit from increased access to medicine. Excerpts from the report

PROSOLV® SMCC 50-A high-functional excipient from JRS Pharma

The development of coprocessed, multi-functional excipients has enabled formulators to address multiple challenges with a single excipient, resulting in enhanced production and better finished product quality.

Redefining loading bay operations with Gandhi Automations' dock leveler solutions

Electro-hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical dock levelers, each designed to ensure fast, smooth, and safe transitions between vehicles and loading bays

Ensuring pharma compliance with testo data measurement technology

Testo data loggers ensure continuous monitoring of temperature and relative humidity of pharma products during production, storage or transit of goods

XPR Essential Analytical Balances: Highly accurate and fast results

XPR Essential balances embody the renowned durability of METTLER TOLEDO products. These balances are designed to endure intensive use, offering reliable performance and a low cost of ownership for years to come

CATALYSING INNOVATION AND GROWTH

Goa Pharma Summit 2024 explores strategies to cement Goa’s status as a premier pharma hub and outlines key drivers shaping India's pharma landscape with a focus on innovation and global competitiveness

MAKING SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE

Driven by stringent regulations, rising investor expectations, consumer demand, and operational considerations, MSME pharma companies need to carefully balance their sustainability goals with financial viability

New energy recovery system for tablet coaters

Upto 50 per cent less steam energy consumption

The future of pharma logistics: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

Nikhil Agarwal, President, CJ Darcl Logistics explains that the future of pharma logistics is a thrilling frontier shaped by technological advancements, regulatory challenges, and the imperative of sustainability. As the industry transforms, logistics providers must embrace innovative solutions and adapt to shifting demands

Achieving Aatmanirbharta In APIs Are We On The Right Track?

As India gears up to celebrate its 75th Independence Day, self reliance in APIs remains a key goal for the pharma sector. AatmaNirbharta will be crucial for the sector as it continues to protect the country from the existing and emerging health threats

Yokogawa launches OpreX Data Model Broker

A plant data transformation platform, OpreX automatically verifies discrepancies and inconsistencies in data to improve efficiency in plant construction and operation

Understanding the nuances of generics injectables

At a webinar, explaining the West Pharma's AccelTRA Components Program, industry experts explained why the use of glass vials and stoppers as primary container closure systems (CCS) has become crucial

Trending in nutraceuticals: Science meets sustainability

Zeljko Pockaj, Vice President, Global Pharmaceutical Industry, mentions the key trends that are believed to drive innovations and formulations for nutraceuticals’ development around the globe