Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industries

Table of contents

• Introduction and outcome
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Manufacturer of Drug Substances
• Manufacturer of Dosages Forms
• Difference between Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Dosage forms
• Various departments of Pharmaceutical industries
• A bird’s eye view of Generic and Contract Manufacturing
• Carrier in the Pharmaceutical industries
• Top 10 companies in India
• Conclusion

Introduction and outcome; Basic Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industries

“Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industries“ is a topic that refers to the fundamental understanding of the Pharmaceutical industries. It encompasses the knowledge of research and development, manufacturing process, Quality control, Quality assurance, safety, and marketing strategies involved in the production of Pharmaceuticals or Pharmaceutical products. It is essential for individuals working in these industries to have a deep understanding of these concepts to excel in their respective roles to produce high-quality medicine. In this article, I will discuss skill-based knowledge about pharmaceutical industries and it will enable you to answer several questions:

• What is the Pharmaceutical industry?
• What are the various types of Pharmaceutical industries?
• What are the various departments of the Pharmaceutical industry?

Pharmaceutical Industries

Pharmaceutical companies are involved in the development, manufacture, and marketing of drugs for medicinal use. There are various types of the Pharmaceutical industries:

• Manufacturer of Drug Substances and
• Manufactures of Formulated products or Dosage forms

Manufacturer of Drug Substances

This type of pharmaceutical industry is involved in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and raw materials.

For example, Paracetamol API is manufactured using different pharmaceutical raw materials like Phenol, Nitric acid, Nickel catalyst, Acetic acid and Ethanol.

Active Pharmaceutical ingredient (API) = Key starting material/Starting material + other raw materials

Manufacturer of Dosage Form

This particular branch of the pharmaceutical industry is responsible for developing, manufacturing, and marketing various dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, syrups, and injections. These dosage forms contain both active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and inactive pharmaceutical ingredients.

For instance, a Paracetamol 650mg tablet may weigh 1 gram or more than that. This means that the tablet contains 650 mg of Paracetamol (API) and 350mg of excipients such as Calcium stearate, Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Starch, and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

Dosage Form = API + Excipients

Difference between Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Dosage forms

Following are the major differences between API and Dosage Forms:

Various departments of Pharmaceutical industries

The following are some major departments of the pharmaceutical industry:

• Chemical Research department (CRD): The Chemical Research Department (CRD) is tasked with the responsibility of developing drug substances through synthesis.
• Analytical Research department (ARD): ARD is engaged in analytical research activities such as method development, method validation, technology transfer, and impurity control strategies.
• Formulations and development department (F&D): F&D is responsible for Dosage Forms development.
• Production department: Production department is responsible for the manufacturing of the Drug substances or Dosage Form as procedure.
• Quality control department (QC): The QC department is responsible for testing and releasing Drug substances and Dosage Form according to the monograph.
• Marketing department: Marketing department acts as a bridge between supply and demand of medicine.

Apart from the above mentioned departments, other departments such as Quality Assurance department, Human Resources (HR), Safety, Supply Chain, and Regulatory play a major role in the manufacturing of drug substances or dosage forms.

A bird’s eye view of Generic and Contract Manufacturing

Generic Medicine company

Generic medicine companies produce non-patented versions of existing drugs without the need for research and development. Generic Medicines are cheaper than the branded medicines.

Contract Manufacturing Company

Contract Manufacturing Company provide services to other pharmaceuticals those having no production resources or can not afford cost.

Carrier in the Pharmaceutical industries

Here are some career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry:

Top 10 companies in India

The following are some major Pharmaceutical companies:

Conclusion

The pharmaceutical industry is considered to be one of the best industries in terms of career opportunities. I hope this article has enhanced your knowledge about this industry and will help you make informed decisions about career opportunities within it. Please feel free to share your suggestions or questions related to this article in the comment section, and I will respond to them on a priority basis.

FAQs

What is the basic knowledge of pharmaceutics?

Knowledge related to development, manufacturing, quality, efficacy, safety and marketing of drugs for medicinal use is called basic pharmaceutical knowledge.

What is the basic knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry?

Knowledge related to development, manufacturing and marketing of drugs is called basic pharmaceutical industry knowledge.

What is the basic knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis?

The knowledge related to analytical techniques and methods required for quality monitoring at various stages during drug development and manufacturing is called basic knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis.

How can I improve my pharma knowledge?

You can join your pharma knowledge by reading articles or joining online courses at pharmaknowledgeforum.com . You can also improve your knowledge by reading books and attending seminars.

Who is the father of pharmaceutics in India?

Mahadeva Lal Schroff is the father of pharmaceutics in India

What is a drug in pharmaceutics?

A pharmaceutical intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease is called drug

What is an assay in pharma?

The relative quantitative value of a pharmaceutical against the reference standard is called the assay.

What is pharmacology basic knowledge?

The study of medicine that deals with how the drug works, how the body reacts to it, and the changes that occur over time is called pharmacology. It involves many processes such as understanding how organisms handle drugs, identification and validation of new targets for drug action, and design and development of new drugs.

What is the basic knowledge of B Pharm?

In Pharma focus is given to basic knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology

What is the basic knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry?

Pharmaceutical (medicinal) chemistry deals with the drug design, research and synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

What is the basic pharmaceutical process?

The pharmaceutical process involves many processes like drug development, drug manufacturing, mixing, granulation, milling, coating, tablet pressing, filling, packaging etc.

What are the best jobs in pharmaceutical Industry?

The best job depends on your interest. There are a lot of opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry and you can join departments like research or production, quality control, marketing, QA, supply chain, warehouse etc. depending on your interest.

Abbreviations:

• API: Active pharmaceutical ingredient
• CRD: Chemical research and development
• ARD: Analytical research and development
• QC: Quality control