Abstract

Challenges and Benefits of Implementing Integrated Continuous Manufacturing (ICM) Beyond the Laboratory

Bayan Takizawa, Chief Business Officer, CONTINUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Recently, there has been increased interest in the application of continuous manufacturing to pharmaceuticals. The advantages are undeniable, as many other industries have evolved their production systems, enjoying the improved efficiencies and lower costs associated with continuous manufacturing. Pharma, conversely, has been slower to adapt, clinging to outdated batch methods and fragmented supply chains that are vulnerable to disruptions, which ultimately impact patient care. Fortunately, more and more companies are embracing continuous manufacturing, several receiving approvals of continuously produced drug products in recent years. This presentation will focus on some of the challenges in implementing continuous manufacturing in the pharma industry, but also show why change is imminent. Regulatory, quality, cultural, and other relevant factors will be discussed.