Pharmaceutical Technology September 2025

Scientific discovery, technological evolution, and market demands are constantly reshaping the landscape.

Digital solutions help pharmaceutical manufacturers navigate the complex supply chain.

This article previews some formulation topics discussed in the Pharma Fundamentals series, which aims to enhance learning for professionals in pharmaceutical drug development and manufacturing.

Michelle Heiter, laboratory and quality control specialist, and Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates, a Nelson Labs Company, discuss how to effectively use contamination control strategies in your operations.

This comprehensive overview of contemporary formulation strategies covers the drug product lifecycle from end to end, illustrating best practices for various formulation types seen through a CRDMO’s lens while also covering problem solving, the role of digital tools, and geopolitical changes.

The scaled adoption of cell and gene therapies demands a new era of agile, precise, and efficient quality control methods. Manufacturers and diagnostic partners must collaborate to create innovative, compliant testing strategies that preserve product integrity, meet tight timelines, and deliver life-saving treatments faster.

New manufacturing methods are being explored, but challenges are still present in personalized medicine development.

Experts from LGM Pharma and Rockwell Automation share their thoughts on what makes tech transfer effective, where processes could be improved, and why certain development and manufacturing decisions are so crucially important.