
News|Videos|August 27, 2026
Pharma Fundamentals: Hold Times in Biopharmaceuticals, Risks and Regulations
Author(s)Robert Dream, Susan Haigney
In part 2 of his overview on hold times in biopharmaceuticals, Robert Dream details the regulations that govern hold times and how to mitigate risks that can occur during hold times.
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In the previous episode of PharmTech’s Pharma Fundamentals video series, Robert Dream, managing director of HDR Company and member of PharmTech's editorial advisory board, provided an overview and definition of hold times in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. In part 2, Dream goes into further depth about the regulations involved and the risks that should be mitigated.
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