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Pharmacists can be true change- makers in population health
Manjiri Gharat, FIP India Envoy; VP, SEARPharm Forum of FIP; I/C Principal, K.M. Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic, Ulhasnagar; Former VP, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) gives some suggestions on how pharmacists can be made a more integral part of the India's health system, in an interview with Viveka Roychowdhury
7 min |
December 2025
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We help companies accelerate processes across manufacturing, QA, QC, R&D
Chandrachur Datta, Partner, Vector Consulting Group analyses the hidden costs of increasing unresolved deviations during production and how this operational fragility erodes regulatory trust, ultimately impacting profitability. In a free wheeling conversation with Viveka Roychowdhury, Datta also outlines some solutions that reduced error generation, speeded up incident investigation and the possible path ahead
3 min |
December 2025
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We are positioning ourselves as a leader in creating foundational infrastructure for the modern pharma plant
Dr Kiran Badgujar; Founder & Director discusses how the company is aligning with global pharma trends in Al integration, sustainability, and supply chain resilience, while unveiling its next-generation INFRAS technology, with Express Pharma
4 min |
December 2025
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The constraints and innovations in the packaging of biologic drugs
Biologic drugs are transforming the treatment of chronic and complex diseases, with Stevanato Group outlining packaging and device platforms for their administration
5 min |
December 2025
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Ami Polymer launches IMAFLEXELL Film for bioprocessing applications
Suresh Rathod, Assistant Manager - Business Development at Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd., explains how IMAFLEXELLTM Film provides enhanced barrier integrity, mechanical strength, and regulatory compliance for single-use bioprocessing systems.
2 min |
December 2025
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We are enhancing our smart equipment portfolio with IoT-enabled control systems and cloud connectivity
In an interaction with Express Pharma, Dr Manoj Chaudhari, Managing Director, Mack Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd., highlights the company's focus on digitalisation and compliance-driven innovation, detailing how their next-generation smart stability chambers, cold rooms, and ultra-low freezers are being designed to meet the evolving demands of Pharma 4.0 and advanced therapy applications
5 min |
December 2025
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Delivering precision and sterility at scale
SCHOTT Poonawalla, a ₹1,000+ crore powerhouse, has emerged as a trusted partner in India's injectable packaging landscape
2 min |
December 2025
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Shifting to smart and sustainable packaging
The future of pharma packaging in India is shifting from simply protecting medicine to providing active, smart safety solutions while focusing on sustainability.
4 min |
December 2025
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Central Solutions Enterprise (CSE) acquires Metal Chem Industries
Central Solutions Enterprise (CSE) and Metal Chem Equipments (Formerly Metal Chem Industries) have joined forces. They are not just continuing a legacy; they are aiming to maximise it. Ketur Shah, Director, CSE provides more insights on this development
2 min |
December 2025
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END-TO-END INNOVATION – FROM PRODUCT DESIGN TO DEVICE MANUFACTURING AND STERILIZATION
At Kairish Innotech, our Product R&D division is dedicated to driving excellence in the creation of new products and engineered solutions.
1 min |
December 2025
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Our goal is to drive sustainable growth by being a trusted partner
Durgesh Sharma, MD, CBC Corporation India, shares how the company is driving growth through global partnerships, innovation in excipients, and a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer-centric value, in an interaction with Express Pharma
3 min |
December 2025
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SRICO strengthens collaboration with JULABO
As JULABO's exclusive distributor for temperature control solutions in India, SRICO has become a trusted partner for research institutes, universities, and industry
1 min |
December 2025
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The particle puzzle
Dr Ravikiran Allada, CEO, Alcoax outlines a scientific framework using advanced techniques, to systematically identify and control visible particles in injectables
10+ min |
December 2025
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The next-generation of manufacturing: Smarter, faster, greener
Jhankar Dutta, Regional MD - Southern and Eastern Asia, B&R Industrial Automation explains that India's pharma industry stands on the brink of a manufacturing revolution. As automation, digital intelligence, and sustainability converge, the sector is moving from mass production to smart, adaptive and eco-efficient manufacturing
2 min |
December 2025
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Pharma manufacturing faces renewed focus on humidity control and HVAC compliance
Leading HVAC solution providers, such as Bry-Air, have responded to these industry needs with systems specifically designed for pharma validation environment
1 min |
December 2025
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From batteries to biosensors: Conductive polymers make the jump to commercial applications
Hina Goyal, Information Scientist, ACSI India, shares how conductive polymers - a revolutionary class of organic materials that combine the electrical properties of metals and semiconductors with the flexibility of conventional polymers - are transforming research and commercial applications in biomedicine and beyond
7 min |
December 2025
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Emerging technology in pharma packaging
India's pharma packaging ecosystem is rapidly evolving to align with global shifts toward sustainability, advanced technology, and enhanced patient safety.
1 min |
December 2025
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Turnkey solutions in aseptic manufacturing
Optima Pharma offers integrated fill-and-finish systems designed and qualified for regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and ready-to-implement deployment
2 min |
December 2025
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E-pharmacies: Fueling India's digital health revolution
Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International, E-pharmacies are transforming India' healthcare landscape by making medicines and services more accessible, affordable, and efficient. Their rapid growth reflects a larger digital shift aligned with the country's vision for universal and inclusive healthcare
3 min |
December 2025
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Packaging: A platform for progress
In an era where healthcare is being reimagined every day, it's time we look beyond molecules and formulations to another silent yet powerful force shaping the future of medicine — the way we pack, protect, and present our drugs.
2 min |
December 2025
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India's next leap: From batch dependency to continuous quality leadership
Dr Vinay Rao, Head - Research & Development - STEERLife, highlights the transition to continuous processes is not a distant aspiration; it is a strategic necessity that will define India's competitiveness, credibility, and contribution to global healthcare
5 min |
December 2025
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India's pharma packaging: Evolving from cost to care
India's pharma packaging industry is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a cost-driven supplier ecosystem into a global hub of innovation that blends technology, sustainability, and patient-centered design.
3 min |
December 2025
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Stevanato Group outlines packaging solutions for the expanding biologics market
With biologic drugs projected to grow at a CAGR of +15 per cent through 2027, Stevanato Group details glass converting capabilities and container platforms designed to support evolving biologic formulation and delivery needs
1 min |
December 2025
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Packaging for biologics and complex therapies
The pharma packaging landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, sustainability demands, and the need for patient-centric solutions.
1 min |
December 2025
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Great ideas and innovation always come from startups
Sattvam Life Science is a company pioneering advancements in green chemistry, biomanufacturing and Al-driven process development. Dr Pundalik Pednekar, Founder and MD, Sattvam Life Science shares his insights on the company's journey, its innovation-led growth, and its mission to make Indian science a global benchmark for quality and responsibility, in conversation with Swati Rana
4 min |
December 2025
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Technology, sustainability, and patient-centric design
Pharma packaging in India has witnessed major advancements, driven primarily by the integration of technology and the development of sustainable materials.
3 min |
December 2025
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Cilicant: Advancing drug stability through active packaging science
Manish Jain, MD, CILICANT elaborates how his company is pioneering the shift from passive to active pharma packaging, combining innovation and sustainability to enhance drug stability and patient safety. With a mission rooted in purposeful protection, the company is shaping the future of packaging through science, collaboration, and responsible design
3 min |
December 2025
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Coding and FDCE: Redefining regulatory compliance in healthcare
Abhijeet Vaidya, Head of Data & AI Practice, Emids opines that as AI reshapes healthcare technology, regulatory compliance is shifting from rigid, rule-based systems to adaptive, intelligent frameworks. Concepts like Vibe Coding and FDCE are enabling this transformation
3 min |
December 2025
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Overcoming oral delivery challenges: The science behind scalable enteric capsules
Lonza has reimagined enteric delivery with Capsugel® Enprotect®, a bi-layer, ready-to-use capsule that integrates enteric functionality directly into its shell without the need for post-filling coating
3 min |
December 2025
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NEEDLES, PENS AND PRESSURE THE GLP-1 CHALLENGE
As GLP-1 therapies transform diabetes and obesity care, demand for prefilled pens and injectors is soaring. Pharma-device collaborations, analytical innovation, and sustainable design will be key to tackle the growing device bottleneck
7 min |