Author(s):
Hitesh C. Shelar, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayaraj N. Sonawane, Sunil K. Mahajan, Dipak D. Sonawane, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Chetana G. Ahire
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DOI:
10.52711/2231-5675.2026.00009 
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Hitesh C. Shelar1, Ganesh B. Sonawane1, Vijayaraj N. Sonawane1, Sunil K. Mahajan2, Dipak D. Sonawane3, Rushikesh L. Bachhav1, Chetana G. Ahire1
1Department of Quality Assurance, SSS’s Divine College Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, India.
2Department of Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, India.
3Department of Pharmaceutics, SSS’s Divine College Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik, India.
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Volume - 16,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Green Quality Assurance (GQA) in sustainable pharmaceuticals is an integrated approach that embeds environmental sustainability at every stage of traditional quality assurance. As the definition of quality widens to encompass customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and value for money, GQA ensures that medicines are not only safe and effective but also produced and distributed with minimal environmental impact. This involves the efficient use of resources, energy conservation, waste minimization, and life cycle assessments to evaluate the health and environmental impacts of pharmaceutical processes. Companies that combine sustainability with quality management gain several advantages, including resource optimization, streamlined compliance, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation. The holistic integration of sustainability and safety recognizes the interconnectedness of worker well-being and environmental stewardship. Strategies such as eco-design, green chemistry, atom economy, and sustainable sourcing further enhance product longevity and lower the carbon footprint. The use of recyclable materials, packaging reduction, reusable containers, and green logistics also contributes to environmental benefits across the supply chain. Effective waste control and sustainable manufacturing practices, such as green synthesis and continuous flow processes, reduce hazardous byproducts and maximize atom economy, ensuring that more raw materials are utilized in finished products rather than becoming waste. The regulatory complexity in this sector calls for coherent, globally harmonized standards that balance safety, accountability, and practical enforceability. Real-time data integration aids fast and informed decision-making. The GQA offers substantial environmental benefits by reducing pollution and resource consumption, while fostering industry-wide collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder trust to promote sustainable and responsible pharmaceutical production.
Cite this article:
Hitesh C. Shelar, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayaraj N. Sonawane, Sunil K. Mahajan, Dipak D. Sonawane, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Chetana G. Ahire. Green Quality Assurance for Sustainable Pharmaceuticals. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis. 2026; 16(1):57-9. doi: 10.52711/2231-5675.2026.00009
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Hitesh C. Shelar, Ganesh B. Sonawane, Vijayaraj N. Sonawane, Sunil K. Mahajan, Dipak D. Sonawane, Rushikesh L. Bachhav, Chetana G. Ahire. Green Quality Assurance for Sustainable Pharmaceuticals. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis. 2026; 16(1):57-9. doi: 10.52711/2231-5675.2026.00009 Available on: https://ajpaonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-1-9
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