FDA officials are encouraging the pharmaceutical industry to switch from batch to continuous manufacturing, and they’re promising to help with the transition.
FDA Talks Up Continuous Manufacturing, Offers Assistance
It is time for drug makers to embrace continuous manufacturing methods, CDER Director Janet Woodcock and other FDA officials emphasize. Now the agency is offering additional support to help manufacturers move away from batch processes.
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