In this perspective article, the use of continuous flow synthesis to prepare advanced pharmaceutical intermediates in developing economies is highlighted. Case studies are presented to suggest that cost effective local manufacture of life saving drugs, may potentially be implemented to facilitate better access to drugs to the underprivileged.

• Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
• Nelson Mandela University

• API

1. Active pharmaceutical ingredients
2. API
3. microreactors
4. Research Article