Automation in Drug Manufacturing: Ensuring Quality and Safety

Kungu Erisa

Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

Email: erisa.kungu@studwc.kiu.ac.ug

ABSTRACT

The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly adopting automation to enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of drug manufacturing. Automation addresses challenges such as human error, variability in production, and regulatory compliance while improving drug availability and cost-effectiveness. This paper examines the role of automation in drug manufacturing, the regulatory frameworks governing automated processes, key technological advancements, benefits, and challenges. It also presents case studies of successful implementation, demonstrating automation’s potential in improving drug production. Despite challenges such as high initial costs and integration complexities, automation remains a crucial advancement in ensuring consistent, high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Keywords: Automation, drug manufacturing, pharmaceutical industry, quality control, regulatory compliance, robotics, artificial intelligence.

CITE AS: Kungu Erisa (2025). Automation in Drug Manufacturing: Ensuring Quality and Safety. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 5(1):57-61. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJSES/2025/515761