Author(s):
Hitesh C. Shelar, Tushar R. Chandan, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayraj N. Soanwane, Mayur S. Bhamare*, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Sunil K. Mahajan
Email(s):
mayurbhamare0404@gmail.com , hiteshshelarhsht24@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00009 
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Hitesh C. Shelar*, Tushar R. Chandan, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayraj N. Soanwane, Mayur S. Bhamare*, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Sunil K. Mahajan
Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana, Maharashtra India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
The pharmaceutical sector is currently experiencing significant changes with the adoption of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), an initiative introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure product quality. Traditional batch processing methods, which rely on post-production quality testing, are being replaced by real-time monitoring and control systems. PAT integrates advanced analytical tools, multivariate data analysis, and real-time feedback mechanisms to optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing. This approach enables proactive quality management, reducing production variability, minimizing waste, and expediting time-to-market. Despite challenges such as regulatory compliance, technological integration, and industry reluctance, PAT has proven to be an essential framework for achieving "Quality by Design (QbD)" principles. By embracing innovations such as spectroscopic techniques, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), the pharmaceutical sector can advance towards continuous manufacturing, ensuring safer, more effective, and cost-efficient drug production. The future of PAT lies in harmonizing regulatory policies, improving cross-industry collaboration, and leveraging emerging Industry 4.0 technologies to achieve a more robust and reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem.
Cite this article:
Hitesh C. Shelar, Tushar R. Chandan, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayraj N. Soanwane, Mayur S. Bhamare*, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Sunil K. Mahajan. Redefining Quality: Advanced Process Analytical Technology for Pharmaceutical Industry. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026; 16(1):52-2. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00009
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Hitesh C. Shelar, Tushar R. Chandan, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayraj N. Soanwane, Mayur S. Bhamare*, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Sunil K. Mahajan. Redefining Quality: Advanced Process Analytical Technology for Pharmaceutical Industry. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026; 16(1):52-2. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00009 Available on: https://ajptonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-1-9
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