Supply Chain

This episode of Pharma Pulse explores the FDA’s new proactive quality review initiative for drug manufacturing, GSK’s $370 million mRNA patent settlement with CureVac, and upcoming discussions between industry leaders and policymakers on strengthening US pharmaceutical innovation and supply chains.

In the seventh part of this roundtable discussion, key opinion leaders uncover how pharma companies can mitigate tariff impact through duty drawback programs and smart technology investments, without overreacting or overhauling manufacturing footprints unnecessarily.

A new two-phase initiative aims to streamline facility approvals, reduce reliance on foreign pharmaceutical production, and bolster domestic supply chain resilience amid rising tariffs and reshoring investments.

In the third part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Philip Sclafani, PwC's pharmaceutical and life sciences lead, explains how pharma companies can strategically evaluate AI investments across functions like R&D, pharmacovigilance, and supply chain, ensuring early automation gains and long-term value without intensifying short-term financial strain.

Meanwhile, drugmakers ramp up US manufacturing investments to navigate policy shifts and protect supply chain resilience, as the Trump administration enacted tariff rates between 10% to 50% on various trading partners early this morning.

This episode of Pharma Pulse examines how in-store pharmacies are evolving beyond prescriptions to deliver clinical services, nutrition support, and real-time education, bridging care gaps in pharmacy deserts across the United States.

In the final part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Heather Zenk, Cencora’s president of US supply chain, outlines practical, cost-conscious strategies for reducing Scope 3 emissions in pharma supply chains, from smarter warehouse lighting and returnable cold chain packaging, to order consolidation and AI-enabled delivery optimization.

With 14 new lawsuits filed and 132 total complaints across 40 states, Novo Nordisk is intensifying efforts to protect patients from unapproved compounded semaglutide products by targeting pharmacies, telehealth providers, and deceptive marketing practices that compromise safety, mislead consumers, and violate FDA regulations.

In the fifth part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Heather Zenk, Cencora’s president of US supply chain, explores how public-private collaboration, smarter sourcing strategies, and long-term manufacturer support are helping to fortify pharmaceutical supply chains against future crises.

In the fourth part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Heather Zenk, Cencora’s president of US supply chain, explores how public-private collaboration, smarter sourcing strategies, and long-term manufacturer support are helping to fortify pharmaceutical supply chains against future crises.

The Spain-based CDMO strengthens its North American presence and capabilities through its purchase, while also acquiring a new rare disease treatment from Sanofi one month prior.

The letters demand US drug prices match or undercut global lows, triggering a 60-day compliance timeline, and prompting strategic responses from players in the space, including Celltrion.

Amid the growing crisis of pharmacy deserts, these entities are tapping new avenues in care delivery, including the integration of clinical services, nutrition counseling, and real-time patient education.

Is the industry ready for the Aug. 1 deadline of when these levies go into effect?

The new deal imposes 15% tariffs on most EU exports, including pharmaceuticals.

In the fifth part of this roundtable discussion, a panel of KOLs explore how the chain of custody and chain of ownership are impacted by supply chain challenges, such as last-mile distribution and DSCSA data security.

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.