Supply Chain

As new pricing and trade policies take shape, 60% of life sciences and healthcare executives anticipate business disruption, according to a new survey from Deloitte.

In the final part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co-leader, covers the operational or strategic steps that pharma executives ought to be taking now in order to mitigate risks while awaiting clarity on tariff implementation.

These innovations are revolutionizing pharmaceutical packaging by enhancing drug safety, combating counterfeiting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving patient adherence across the supply chain.

In the third part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co-leader, outlines the role digital supply chain tools and analytics can play in helping manufacturers respond to pricing and sourcing volatility caused by sudden policy shifts.

A timeline of key developments surrounding Sarepta Therapeutics' Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug Elevidys, and the potential future impacts for gene therapy regulation and market access.

In the third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Hyung Heon Kim, CEO of MetaVia, outlines alternative reimbursement or value-based contracting models that could be feasible in the short term, given CMS’ decision not to finalize coverage for obesity meds in 2026.

In the second part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co-leader, comments on how pharma companies should prioritize reshoring strategies in response to these tariff threats, especially when infrastructure isn’t yet in place.

Meanwhile, President Trump continues to push reciprocal levies and reshoring efforts, while pharma prepares for escalating costs.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Hyung Heon Kim, CEO of MetaVia, explains how dual-action metabolic therapies can address clinical or tolerability gaps observed in first-generation GLP-1s.

In the first part of his video interview with Pharma Commerce Editor Nicholas Saraceno, Brad Stewart, BDO’s national life sciences co-leader, describes the immediate and long-term impacts of this potential levy on pharma imports.

The investment is highlighted by a state-of-the-art API facility in Virginia and expansions across multiple states.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Hyung Heon Kim, CEO of MetaVia, describes the US payer ecosystem’s level of preparedness to support broader access and long-term affordability for these therapies.

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Sean O’Hearen, founder and principal consultant at 1st Line Partners, offers communication strategies for staying confident in genuine pharmaceuticals while also remaining vigilant against counterfeit threats.

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Murray Aitken, executive director, IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, details how he sees the competitive landscape evolving

In the fourth part of this roundtable discussion, a panel of subject matter experts dive into data exchange challenges relating to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

In the fourth part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Sean O’Hearen, founder and principal consultant at 1st Line Partners, describes the prominence of underreporting falsified medicines.

In the fourth part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Murray Aitken, executive director, IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, outlines what he anticipates for the biosimilar adoption curve in key markets moving forward.

Pharma prepares for looming tariffs, as the US president signals a phased increase starting Aug. 1, but the official starting tax rate is yet to be determined.

In the third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Sean O’Hearen, founder and principal consultant at 1st Line Partners, recommends regulatory or verification mechanisms that can help safely legitimize online medicine procurement.

In the second part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Sean O’Hearen, founder and principal consultant at 1st Line Partners, explains how the private sector should strategically support and scale efforts to ensure that HCPs globally receive substandard and falsified medicine detection training.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Sean O’Hearen, founder and principal consultant at 1st Line Partners, lays out the systemic gaps in medical and pharmacy education that need to be addressed, along with how academic and clinical institutions can accelerate awareness training in identifying substandard and falsified medicines.

The industry veteran will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on faster treatment initiation through integrated digital platforms and optimized fulfillment strategies.

In the first part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Murray Aitken, executive director, IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, describes the process behind developing the “Global Use of Medicines Outlook Through 2029” report.

In the third part of this roundtable discussion, a panel of thought leaders explore the value of serialization, data sharing, and predictive analytics in identifying potential quality issues before they arise.

Through a strategic, non-profit agreement, Gilead will supply up to two million doses of the long-acting HIV prevention drug across 120 low- and lower-middle-income countries over the next three years.

The US president says the levies on pharmaceutical imports are imminent, but won’t take effect for a year to a year and a half.

The Craigavon investment enhances Almac’s global clinical supply network with upgraded storage, distribution, and shipping capabilities to meet the growing demand for temperature-sensitive medicines.

Amid the push for reshoring and fiscal reform, the tariffs are part of a broader effort to rebalance trade and fund domestic initiatives, as the pharma sector awaits potential levies of its own.

The company joins a wave of global pharma companies reshoring operations to strengthen the US supply chain and meet patient needs through domestic innovation and capacity.

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Mark Sawicki, PhD, Cryoport Systems’ president and CEO, predicts how he anticipates the model growing over the next three to five years, especially as global demand and regulatory complexities increase.