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Forum Stage Interview: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Trends Shaping the Future

Pharma manufacturers are seeking strategies to accommodate increased product customization and changing dose formats. Live from PACK EXPO East, Donna Ritson, president at DDR Communications, shares insights on industry player collaboration and more.

Jim Chrzan talks with Donna Ritson after her standing-room only Forum presentation.

Quick Hits

  • Collaboration comes to pharma after decades of shying away.
  • They may not be ready throw open their doors, but pharma manufacturers are increasingly coming together with peers, as well as OEMs to share insights to move the industry forward.
  • This collaboration extends to  contract manufacturers and contract packagers as well.
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