Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Environmental control plays a critical role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where temperature, humidity, and air quality directly affect product quality, process consistency, and operational efficiency. DriSteem provides humidification, dehumidification, and water treatment solutions that help pharmaceutical facilities maintain precise environmental conditions throughout production, packaging, storage, laboratories, and cleanroom environments.

Proper humidity control helps protect product integrity, reduce the risk of contamination, improve manufacturing consistency, and minimize waste. DriSteem systems have been installed in pharmaceutical facilities worldwide, helping manufacturers maintain the environmental conditions required for critical processes.

Humidity levels that are too low can increase static electricity, causing powders and tablets to dry out, become brittle, or stick during production and packaging. Excess humidity can promote the growth of bacteria and mold while compromising product stability and quality. To help reduce these risks, the ASHRAE Handbook recommends maintaining relative humidity between 35% and 60%, depending on the application.

By maintaining precise humidity levels, pharmaceutical manufacturers can improve product quality, protect sensitive materials, and support consistent, reliable production.

Issues caused by low or fluctuating relative humidity 

Product Integrity 
As recently reported by the American Medical Association (AMA), prescription drug shortages remain a concern. Relative humidity can create an additional layer of protection to protect product integrity. Humidifying facilities to the proper levels will help reduce waste, improve throughput, and maximize production uptime.

Competitive Landscape 
Due to the rise of generic drugs, pharmaceutical manufacturers have had to streamline processes and shorten the testing phase to stay competitive.

Resources

Buyers Guide: Humidification for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Learn how issues caused by low or fluctuating humidity levels can negatively affect a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, leading to inaccurate results and reducing the lifespan of expensive equipment. 

Next steps

Contact your local DriSteem representative to learn more about humidity control for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Use the Find a Rep tool below to find your nearest representative.

Already using humidity control to protect pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities?

For best performance and highest efficiency, existing humidification systems should be checked to determine whether replacement parts are needed, whether any additional maintenance is required, and whether a software update is available. Contact your local DriSteem representative to learn more.