Manufacturing, Packaging & Detailing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs must be manufactured in accordance with standards established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency inspects manufacturing facilities before a drug application can be approved. Any manufacturing deficiencies found would need to be corrected before approval.

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) refers to the regulations enforced by the FDA. The cGMPs provide for systems that assure proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.

Adherence to the cGMP regulations assures the identity, strength, quality, and purity of drug products by requiring that manufacturers of medications adequately control manufacturing operations. This includes establishing strong quality management systems, obtaining appropriate quality raw materials, establishing robust operating procedures, detecting and investigating product quality deviations, and maintaining reliable testing laboratories. This formal system of controls at a pharmaceutical company, if adequately put into practice, helps to prevent instances of contamination, mix-ups, deviations, failures, and errors. This assures that drug products meet their quality standards.

The cGMP requirements were established to be flexible in order to allow each manufacturer to decide individually how to best implement the necessary controls by using scientifically sound design, processing methods, and testing procedures. The flexibility in these regulations allows companies to use modern technologies and innovative approaches to achieve higher quality through continual improvement.

  • Use of RFID in serialized unique packaging numbering to authenticate and check for recall/expiry status.
  • Use of X-ray and metal detection systems to detect glass, stone, bone, rubber and other contaminants
  • Use of checkweighers and sorters
  • Use of baggers capable of handling, opening and sealing bags manufactured from specialist sterile films and papers.
  • Use of quality control labeling systems

It is important to note that cGMPs are minimum requirements. Many pharmaceutical manufacturers are already implementing comprehensive, modern quality systems and risk management approaches that exceed these minimum standards. This is important because a consumer cannot detect through smell, touch, or sight if a drug product is safe or if it will work.

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Manufacturing, Packaging & Detailing Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing

    ... at a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Glass Tubing for Syringes, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.1% CAGR and reach US$8.1 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Pharmaceutical Membrane Filtration

    ... at a CAGR of 10.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Filters, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 9.9% CAGR and reach US$11.7 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Pharmaceutical Filtration

    ... CAGR of 17.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Membrane Filters, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 21.2% CAGR and reach US$19.6 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Nanocapsules

    ... 6.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oncology, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.1% CAGR and reach US$2.0 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More

  • Healthcare Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization

    ... reach US$547.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Contract Manufacturing, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.1% CAGR and reach ... Read More

  • Epilepsy Drugs

    ... CAGR of 3.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. First Generation, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.9% CAGR and reach US$1.6 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Parkinson’s Disease Drugs

    ... at a CAGR of 6.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oral, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.2% CAGR and reach US$4.6 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Sodium Alginate

    ... CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Stabilizers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.3% CAGR and reach US$137.4 Million by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Pharmerging

    ... 9.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Pharmaceutical, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.2% CAGR and reach US$2.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More

  • Pharmaceutical Hot Melt Extrusion Equipment

    ... Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Twin Screw Extruders, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$28.0 ... Read More

  • Sterile Medical Packaging

    ... at a CAGR of 7.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Plastics, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.3% CAGR and reach US$36.5 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Lyophilization Equipment and Services

    ... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Tray Lyophilizers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.3% CAGR and reach US$5.0 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Life Sciences BPO

    ... at a CAGR of 6.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Services, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$281.8 Billion by the end ... Read More

  • Medical Packaging

    ... CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Medical Tools & Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.9% CAGR and reach US$27.0 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Fill Finish Manufacturing

    ... at a CAGR of 8.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Consumables, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 9.9% CAGR and reach US$13.7 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Global Maropitant Citrate API Market Research Report 2025

    ... American sales for Maropitant Citrate API are estimated to increase from 5,191 (Kg) in 2024 to reach 7,198 (Kg) by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.00 % during the forecast period of 2025 through 2031. ... Read More

  • Dosing Systems

    ... CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Water & wastewater treatment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.6% CAGR and reach US$3.4 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Diabetes Drugs

    ... CAGR of 9.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oral, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 9.7% CAGR and reach US$163.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Heart Failure Drugs

    ... at a CAGR of 12.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$2.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 16.3% CAGR The Heart Failure Drugs market in the U.S. ... Read More

  • Bioburden Testing

    ... CAGR of 11.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Consumables, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 11.8% CAGR and reach US$1.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Atopic Dermatitis Drugs

    ... at a CAGR of 21.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Biologics, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 22.7% CAGR and reach US$18.7 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Antifungal Drugs

    ... CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Azoles, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.5% CAGR and reach US$10.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Angina Pectoris Drugs

    ... at a CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Beta Blockers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.9% CAGR and reach US$9.6 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Ampoules Packaging

    ... CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Glass, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.0% CAGR and reach US$5.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Antibiotics

    ... 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Penicillin, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.3% CAGR and reach US$15.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More

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