Supply Chain

This episode of Pharma Pulse covers Amazon and WeightWatchers’ partnership to deliver FDA-approved weight-loss medications, Merck’s new biomanufacturing center of excellence in Virginia, and the FDA’s first-ever approval of a TSLP-targeting biologic, Tezspire, for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

The company’s new 400,000-square-foot facility in Elkton will boost small molecule manufacturing, create hundreds of jobs, and strengthen US innovation and supply chain resilience.

The collaboration demonstrates that ocean freight can safely transport temperature-sensitive medicines, offering the pharma industry a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to air cargo.

The $445 million expansion of AstraZeneca’s Coppelsite will boost global production capacity for Lokelma, enhance local job growth, and strengthen the company’s US manufacturing footprint amid industry-wide onshoring trends.

A planned 100% tariff on branded and patented drugs from Singapore is being postponed as US and Singapore officials explore potential exemptions.

The fallout is impacting partners Scholar Rock and Regeneron, both of whom have pending regulatory applications tied to the facility.

Krenar Komoni, founder and CEO of Tive, predicts that AI-driven automation and its accelerating impact on pharmaceutical supply chains will remain a headline topic at LogiPharma USA, as the industry faces growing pressure to innovate while balancing strict regulatory requirements.

The global generics maker’s new Florida site will produce more than 25 critical respiratory medicines, create over 200 jobs, and reinforce domestic manufacturing and drug security.

The new Albemarle County site—reportedly the largest investment in AstraZeneca’s history—will focus on API and ADC production, create 3,600 jobs, while strengthening US pharma supply chain resilience.

The appellate court upheld Medicare’s authority to negotiate lower drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act, following similar rulings against AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Novartis.

The addition of Evo’s cryogenic shipping and tracking technology enhances Peli BioThermal’s reach across the pharma value chain, driving innovation and integration in temperature-controlled logistics while supporting these therapies.

The investment will establish a new hub overseeing contract manufacturing across India and expand Lilly’s global supply of medicines for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, amid shifting US trade and tariff policies.

Advice for pharma distributors and dispensers on what they should do now in order to solidify a secure supply chain.

Cencora executive Heather Zenk discusses how innovations in cold chain, data visibility, and sustainability strategies are transforming the drug delivery process.

A new report underscores how 2D barcodes and automated data capture powered by GS1 standards can help logistics and life sciences companies overcome outdated systems, labeling issues, and visibility gaps.

The new 5-million-cubic-foot biorepository enhances cold chain logistics, expands biopharma storage capacity, and strengthens New Jersey’s position as a life sciences hub.

Following Congress’ failure to pass funding measures, FDA announced it will continue only essential public health and safety functions. This amid a pause on imposing 100% tariff rates.

Dave Malenfant, healthcare supply chain expert, shares his excitement about the strong turnout at LogiPharma USA, noting a packed master class and his role as chair of the “people” track—a personal passion.

Dave Malenfant, healthcare supply chain expert, discusses the ramifications of a 100% tariff on branded and patented drugs entering the US.

Christy Christian, senior industry principal with Kinaxis, and Hari Kiran Chereddi, CEO of HRV Pharma, explain why AI’s reliability depends on product stability, how human judgment still matters, and how a digital, AI-validated manufacturing backbone is accelerating regulatory reviews, strengthening supplier management, and transforming global production readiness.

Bayer’s Luiz Barberini highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain operations, while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of trust, transparency, and human relationships.

Supply chain leaders share strategies to address persistent drug shortages, highlighting vulnerabilities, manufacturing complexities, and the importance of cross-industry collaboration.

At the conference’s milestone 20th anniversary event in Boston, experts unpacked the final stages of DSCSA implementation, highlighting pharmacy compliance challenges, state-level variability, and the role of technology in securing the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Beginning Oct. 1, the US will impose a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports unless manufacturers are actively building domestic production facilities, a move aimed at reshoring drug manufacturing.

Capturing insights from executives and industry experts on the biggest challenges shaping pharma today, from drug pricing pressures and access barriers to supply chain shifts, digital adoption, and evolving patient-centered care strategies.