An industrial visit was organized for MPharm Sem-II students of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, to provide exposure to the latest techniques and practices in the pharmaceutical industry. The visit included the R&D and manufacturing facilities of two renowned pharmaceutical companies in Goa, namely Sanofi Healthcare and Glenmark. The industrial visit was led by faculty members of the department of Pharmaceutics, Dr. Usha Y Nayak, Professor and Dr. Jyothsna M, Associate Professor, who guided and supervised the visit. 

Sanofi Healthcare Visit

Location: Verna Industrial Park, Goa

Industry facilitator: Mr. Shrikrishna Pawar, Senior Manager, Projects

The visit commenced with a comprehensive presentation about Sanofi, highlighting its operations and contributions to the pharmaceutical sector. This was followed by a detailed tour of the formulation (solid and liquid dosage form) and analytical R&D labs. This included equipment for preparation of tablets with unit operations such as granulation, milling, roller compaction, drying and tableting (single and multi-layered). In the analytical R&D section, API and formulation characterization and analysis of in-process and finished dosage forms were demonstrated. Walk-in stability chambers were also displayed. Students gained insights into Sanofi's R&D capabilities and modern manufacturing techniques. After the visit we gave a presentation about MCOPS and the department of Pharmaceutics. Accompanying faculty members interacted with the managers of different verticals for projects and potential placement for students.

Glenmark Visit

Location: Colvale, Goa

Facilitator: Sheela Lobo, HR

Glenmark provided an overview of its operations, focusing on its three manufacturing facilities for oral solid dosages (OSD), semi-solids, and hormone production in Goa. Students were taken to the hormone production facility and the semisolid manufacturing facility. This included production areas, filling, packaging, and API, and excipient warehouses. The importance of raw material storage and management in maintaining product integrity and regulatory compliance was highlighted. Students received exposure to the industry standards of gowning, cleanroom, and controlled environment. The concept of airlocks and change rooms to minimize particulate and microbiological contamination was highlighted. Students were also shown production documentation such as Master Formula Record, with raw material specification, dispensing instructions, list of equipment and machinery and Batch Manufacturing Record based on the Master Formula Record. Other document specifications as per ICH guidelines were highlighted.