Advances in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Abstract

Adoption of Pharma 4.0 from Industry 4.0 and Automation of Quality Assurance

Mritunjay Kumar, Preeti Patel, Balak Das Kurmi*

Over the last two and half centuries the pharmaceutical industries has grown from handmade herbal medicines to sophisticated and fully automated manufacturing units. Pharma Industry 4.0, also known as smart manufacturing, incorporates new technologies into the pharmaceutical production process, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), real time QMS control systems, Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) and incorporation of robots with Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Industry 4.0 concepts. The paper aims to share the latest development of advanced technology that can be implemented in present day pharmaceutical manufacturing industries in compliance with regulatory authorities. By evaluating case best practices and current trends, this research will provide insights into the benefits, obstacles, and consequences of adopting Industry 4.0 technologies into quality assurance processes. The outcomes of this study will help us understand how Pharma 4.0 may affect quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry, resulting in higher product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

Published Date: 2025-01-13; Received Date: 2023-11-23