ECONOMÍA CIRCULAR EN LA INDUSTRIA FARMACÉUTICA: PERSPECTIVAS DE GESTIÓN E IMPLEMENTACIÓN ESTRATÉGICA
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https://doi.org/10.56238/revgeov16n5-324Palabras clave:
Economía Circular, Industria Farmacéutica, Sostenibilidad, Análisis Bibliométrico, Tendencias CientíficasResumen
Este estudio analiza la implementación de la Economía Circular (EC) en la industria farmacéutica desde una perspectiva gerencial, identificando los principales desafíos, factores habilitadores y estrategias para la transición de modelos lineales a modelos circulares, mediante una revisión sistemática de la literatura indexada en Web of Science entre 2017 y 2025. La investigación examina las dimensiones tecnológicas, organizacionales y ambientales que influyen en la adopción de prácticas circulares en el sector farmacéutico. Los resultados muestran que las presiones de los grupos de interés externos, los sistemas de tecnologías de la información verde y la gestión ambiental interna son los principales facilitadores de la circularidad. Sin embargo, existen barreras significativas, como la complejidad regulatoria, las limitaciones tecnológicas y los desafíos en la logística inversa de productos tóxicos. El análisis revela que la industria farmacéutica prioriza las prácticas de remanufactura y reutilización, mientras que el reciclaje permanece subdimensionado. El estudio contribuye al desarrollo teórico de la EC en el contexto farmacéutico y ofrece aportes prácticos para gestores y responsables de políticas públicas.
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