Sustainability in the Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals

Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is a reference for an industry in need of a significant shift towards more sustainable practices. Currently lagging behind other manufacturing segments, the production of pharmaceuticals requires changes in critical areas such as manufacturing methods, waste management, packaging, and supply-chain. This book offers content from leading researchers around the world covering scientific insights and innovative strategies to revolutionize sustainability in pharmaceuticals. The chapters explore the transformative potential of circular economy and life cycle management, optimization of resource utilization for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The green chemistry chapter points out alternative solvents and methods for drug production. With focus on novel microfluidic and additive manufacturing methods, using bio-based sustainable polymers and materials, the book points out promising greener drug discovery, development, and scaling processes. Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing offers the most current research at each stage of the production cycle to enable researchers in academia and industry to make appropriate choices to improve their manufacturing practices. The book provides resources to pharmaceutical industry managers to thinking about the future and importance of sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector.

• Covers the importance of sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector
• Discusses the new manufacturing methods as key elements to make the sector more sustainable
• Provides a dedicated chapter on regulatory aspects