Cost control
The increased operating costs for pharmaceutical companies necessitate a need for improved laboratory efficiency and productivity, without compromising quality and compliance. This is leading to a period of innovative development throughout the industry as we reconsider many of its traditional practices. Solutions for greater lab efficiency and output include cutting process complexity, incorporating digitalization and ergonomics, alongside ensuring convenience and instrument/data connectivity.
In regulated environments, digitally connected labs improve efficiency
The pharmaceutical QC lab environment is subject to stringent regulatory requirements. To address these limitations, there has been an increased push for improved protocols and efficient reagent management. In line with this effort, ‘smart’ labeling and packaging have been introduced, eliminating the need for manual transfer of data and chemical inventories tracking. To further enhance the user experience, 3S and Smart Chemical titration packages including RFID technology have been created – providing automated data exchange between reagents and titrators. Additionally, common chemicals as well as premium-grade solvents are being supplied labeled with 2D data matrix barcodes, containing related usage information such as shelf life, SDS and additional documentation that can be either accessed directly or integrated into your LIMS/ERP system.
Milli-Q® laboratory ultrapure & pure water purification systems have been redesigned with touch screens, easy-to-use dispensing, and digital connectivity for easier data management. Labs that are “connected” have reagent bottles talking to instruments, instruments talking to one another, and all sharing data with technicians, lab managers, and even suppliers.
The LANEXOTM Lab Inventory, Safety and Compliance Management System provides a comprehensive digital solution for tracking lab reagent inventory, improving safety and traceability, and facilitating compliance in highly-regulated environments.
A single platform that integrates instrument connectivity, electronic notebook functionality, inventory management and a growing ecosystem of tools developed by our experts, BrightLab is an integrated lab platform that streamlines research workflows, reduces costs, and accelerates discovery.
Pharma lab efficiency innovations driven by users
In the pharmaceutical industry, there are a number of procedures that are important yet highly repetitive. Small ergonomic enhancements made to instruments like sterile filters and plates for dissolution testing and other usages have proven to be highly successful, as they have been developed with input from years of lab technicians’ feedback. This is coupled with the growing trend of using “ready-to-use” reagents and certified reference materials, items which are premixed, preassembled or conveniently bundled together.
A trend in pharmaceuticals for faster, easier, but still safe, compliant consumables and processes will continue to shape the nature of innovation in reagent and instrument platform development, regardless of whether you are upgrading critical capital equipment or just improving some basic laboratory workflows. You can reach out to our Pharma Analysis & QC experts at any stage of developing and validating your method by visiting our Pharma Analysis & QC webpage.
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