Category: Pharmaceuticals & Biologics

The Architecture of Life: A Detailed Exploration of DNA Sequence Determination, Maintenance, and Mutation By Dr Sanjay Singh Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) serves as the primary genetic material for all known life forms. Its sequence, a unique arrangement of four nucleotide bases—Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G)—encodes the instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction. The precision with which this…

Orthogonal Methods for Particle Analysis in Biotherapeutics By Dr. Vikas Malhotra Understanding the Role of Orthogonal Methods in Biopharmaceutical Characterization Comprehensive characterization of biotherapeutics is a critical step in ensuring product quality, stability, and efficacy. Given the inherent complexity of biologics, no single analytical technique can provide a complete understanding of all relevant Critical Quality…

Orthogonal Method in Pharmaceutical Analysis: A Scientific Perspective by Dr. Siddhanta Singh Abstract The orthogonal method in pharmaceutical analysis is an essential approach for ensuring data reliability, analytical accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This paper, authored in reference to the expertise of Dr. Siddhanta Singh, reviews the concept, applications, and advantages of orthogonal analytical techniques. By…

Different Design Approaches in the Wearable Injector Market By Sheetal Khanna, Pharmaceutical Packaging Expert As subcutaneous (SC) biologics increase in volume and complexity, the demand for wearable injectors enabling safe and effective at-home delivery continues to grow. Yet unlike the autoinjector and pen segments, which have largely converged on common standards, wearable injectors remain highly…

What effect does X-ray inspection have on pharma products? Pharma manufacturers continue to have concerns over the effect that X-ray inspection could have on their medicines. Are they right to be concerned? Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, emphasises that research shows X-ray inspection does not compromise pharma products X-ray technology is…

If the QR code system is not all that it was promised to be, what are the next steps to safeguard our medicines? There is growing concern that a sizable proportion of medicines in India could be unsafe for patients. For example, on April 19, 2025, CDSCO published three lists of Not of Standard Quality…

Lyophilization: Principles, Process, and Applications Introduction Lyophilization, also known as freeze-drying, is a drying process in which a wet product is frozen and then dried by sublimation. This technique removes moisture from materials without passing through the liquid phase, making it highly useful in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and biotechnology. Lyophilization is a vital process in…

When we think of medicines, we often picture colorful capsules, pills, or liquids that cure illnesses or help us feel better. But how do these medicines go to the right places and how do they treat specific problems (or conditions) in our bodies? The answer lies in understanding how medicines are designed to have specific…

Pharma 4.0: The Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Discover how Pharma 4.0 is revolutionizing pharmaceutical manufacturing. Learn about the benefits, challenges and key components and how it improves efficiency, quality and patient safety. Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution, and within the pharmaceutical industry, there is a specific term called Pharma 4.0. It involves the…