Traditional C&Q processes (Commissioning and Qualification) are often time- and cost-intensive, as many tests have to be carried out and documented separately, resulting in duplication. The goal of the leveraging approach is to avoid these redundancies: tests that are relevant for both commissioning and qualification are carried out and documented only once. Through early planning and organization of the teams (Engineering, Commissioning, and Qualification) as well as a risk-based approach, leveraging in the final phase of the pharmaceutical project can contribute to time and cost savings.