India is one of the world’s largest producers of generic drugs and a major supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) globally. The country’s pharmaceutical sector is renowned for its ability to produce high-quality medications at competitive prices. It has earned the moniker ‘Pharmacy of the World’ due to its substantial contribution to the global supply of medicines.
Drug intermediates and raw materials are foundational components in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process. They form the essential building blocks from which active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and, ultimately, finished drug products are developed. Understanding these components is crucial to grasping how modern pharmaceuticals are created, the complexity of their production, and the global nature of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
The United States is facing a persistent drug shortage crisis, with over 300 essential medications in limited supply, affecting hospitals…
