
Welcome to the Körber Pharma Life Sciences Glossary—your comprehensive resource for understanding key pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical terms. Here, we’ve curated definitions, insights, and connections to help you explore complex concepts with clarity and precision. From foundational terms to advanced industry terminology, our glossary is designed to support your journey through the evolving world of life sciences.
An Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is the biologically active component in pharmaceutical products responsible for producing the desired therapeutic effects.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Definition
An aseptic isolator is a specialized containment device designed to provide a controlled and sterile environment for handling pharmaceutical products and processes.
Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) is a technology-driven method used in the pharmaceutical industry to ensure product quality and safety.
A Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR), or simply batch record, is a critical document in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
A biosimilar is a biologic medication created to closely resemble an already approved reference biologic in terms of structure, function, safety, efficacy, and quality.
A drug delivery system refers to the methods, technologies, or devices used to transport pharmaceutical compounds into the human body to achieve a therapeutic effect.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are a set of regulatory guidelines, codes, and standards designed to ensure that pharmaceutical, medical device, and food products are consistently manufactured and controlled according to established quality requirements.
Intelligent packaging refers to advanced packaging solutions designed to monitor, protect, and enhance pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle.
Line clearance is a critical quality control procedure used in pharmaceutical manufacturing to ensure that production and packaging lines are free of materials, equipment, or residues from a previous batch.
Single-use systems (SUS) are pre-assembled, disposable components used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Track and trace in the pharmaceutical industry refers to a system designed to monitor and record the movement of pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain.