Freeze dried products are well established in the market and there is an increasing trend in aseptically produced lyophilized products, including peptides and proteins. The workshop will give an introduction into the Physics and Thermodynamics of Freeze Drying; including both presentation of topics and an open discussion within the group. The session will support a better understanding of the Freeze Drying process with the different methods available in the market, including technical aspects for consideration. The session will also discuss an alternative Freeze Drying process for consideration.