European Pharmaceutical Review

Day three preview: the Future of Bio/Pharma Analysis Virtual Summit 2026

2026-06-04T09:36:00+01:00By Ian Betteridge

Pharmaceutical manufacturing takes centre stage on Day three of The Future of Bio/Pharmaceutical Analysis Virtual Summit 2026 as speakers examine how digital technologies, artificial intelligence and advanced production methods are reshaping what is possible in the field.

Article
Implementing horizontal recycling for pharmaceutical release liners
2026-06-01T14:37:00+01:00By Atsushi Hironaga
Closed-loop backing paper recycling enables manufacturers to convert release liner waste into circular materials without modifications to existing printers or labellers, meanwhile ensuring EU packaging waste regulation compliance.
Article
Staying competitive within the evolving CDMO model
2026-06-05T10:02:00+01:00By Abdelaziz Toumi
Dr Abdelaziz Toumi, CEO of Lupin Manufacturing Solutions, shares his perspective on what differentiates credible CDMO entrants as pharmaceutical pipelines shift towards structurally complex molecules, the scientific imperatives shaping oncology and peptide manufacturing and the talent challenge that he believes will define competitive positioning in the decade ahead.
Webinar
Choosing the right crystal: solid form optimisation for pharmaceutical development
2026-06-10T15:00:002026-06-10T16:00:00Sponsored by BioDuro
Hear from Dr Zi Li, Associate Director of Formulation at BioDuro, to explore how polymorph screening, salt formation and cocrystallisation can resolve dissolution, stability and IP challenges in early-stage drug development.

Opinion and interviews

Real-time Raman spectroscopy closes bioprocess control measurement gap

2026-04-28T11:38:00+01:00By Ian Betteridge

Manual sampling cycles leave bioreactor control decisions hours behind culture dynamics. Process Raman spectroscopy offers continuous, real-time measurement of critical parameters, enabling true closed-loop control in perfusion and continuous bioprocessing applications where measurement lag directly impacts yield and product quality.