ICH Q13: Everyone Talks About Continuous Manufacturing. Almost Nobody Talks About the Batch.

When people first hear the term continuous manufacturing, they often assume that batches disappear. After all, if material is continuously entering a process and product is continuously leaving it, what exactly constitutes a batch? Surprisingly, one of the most important messages in ICH Q13 is that continuous manufacturing does not eliminate the need for batches. […]

Audits and Self-Improvement: Lesson’s From Peter Drucker on Quality in Combination Products, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Life

In this episode of Let’s ComBinate, we dive into the fascinating world of audits—a cornerstone activity for ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across industries. Whether you’re managing combination products, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals, audits are critical for assessing systems objectively and identifying opportunities for growth. As the year draws to a close, I reflect on my own tradition […]