2025 Trends and Challenges in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Trends and Challenges in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, published by PMMI, explores how OEMs and End Users are responding to a rapidly evolving pharma landscape. Based on quantitative surveys, in-depth interviews, and secondary research conducted in late 2025, the research highlights key critical focus areas such as packaging innovation and sustainability, regulatory reporting and digitization, equipment automation and connectivity, and more. The research surfaces where priorities align, where gaps remain, and how emerging technologies such as RFID, wireless sensors, and digital tools are being integrated and explores shifts toward pre-filled and blister formats.
Why read this report?
- Identify trends in RFID and AR integration within pharmaceutical packaging formats
- Explore shifts in PCR, compostable, and biodegradable materials for sustainability
- Understand AI-supported and remote-monitoring machinery features boosting throughput and uptime
- Explore challenges with regulatory reporting and staying up-to-date with regulations affecting pharmaceutical industry
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Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, in January 2026. Based on OEM and End User surveys (n=87), 11 in-depth interviews, and secondary research compiled by DDR/REACH, collected in 2025.
