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Environmental problems throughout the world have gotten worse due to the pharmaceutical industry's reliance on non-biodegradable plastic packaging. This comprehensive review investigates pharmaceutical packaging made of biodegradable polymers and how it combines with digital technology to promote sustainability and waste circularity. The PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases were used to conduct a thorough literature review and data synthesis from 2015 to 2025. The review highlights the favourable mechanical, barrier, and biodegradability properties of polymers including polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), and polybutylene succinate (PBS). Pharmaceutical supply chains may benefit from intelligent lifecycle evaluation, real-time monitoring, and traceability through the combination of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and RFID devices. Results show that the Circular Pharmaceutical Economy (CPE) is developed and waste management efficiency is improved by integrating green materials with digital optimization frameworks. This multidisciplinary strategy provides a revolutionary route to intelligent, ecological, and legal pharmaceutical packaging solutions.