Continuous Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals: Implications for the Generics Market

摘要

Continuous manufacturing (CM) is a new trend in manufacturing. From paper to petrochemicals and automobiles, industries are embracing continuous manufacturing to enhance efficiencies and increase profits. The highly regulated nature of the pharmaceutical sector, and the low-risk-taking nature of this market, are the two main factors that have restrained the implementation of novel methods of manufacturing by pharmaceutical industries. However, the burgeoning demand for complex and innovative therapies and rising competition have led pharmaceutical manufacturers to reconsider their methods of manufacturing.