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In this week’s Pharma Pulse, GoodRx expands an employer offering built on manufacturer pricing for GLP-1 obesity drugs, a federal judge declines to block Lilly’s comparative Zepbound ads, and the PBM industry’s trade group turns the vertical integration debate toward drug wholesalers.

Why outdated paper prescribing information is creating unnecessary cost, complexity and friction across a modern pharmaceutical supply chain.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Mark Talens explains how end-to-end visibility lets pharma see its value chain across functions, and where supply chain monitoring is headed next.

EVERSANA is folding Estima Scientific's AI-powered HEOR tools into its market access offerings as its CEO says evidence planning must start earlier.

Walgreens adds GLP-1 coverage navigation, Medicare Bridge support and pharmacist outreach to its virtual weight management service.

GEODIS' David Frouin explains why securing the lane outranks sustainability and why full corridor models are the cold chain trend to watch.

BMS’s Kevin Cook explains why digital capability is becoming a must-have for strategic CMO partners and why the next phase starts with the basics.

Agentic AI is moving biopharma from tools that inform decisions to systems that execute them, reshaping discovery, clinical trials, commercial launch and regulatory work.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Freehand's Nitin Jayakrishnan explains why AI and the people supply chain will shape pharma supply strategy.

Episode 4 of Supply Chain Signal examines PhRMA’s legal challenge to CMS’ GLOBE model and whether manufacturers can lower costs, expand U.S. production and strengthen supply chain resilience all at once.

Cencora’s Matt Sample and Gregg Gorniak explain why AI should recommend, not decide, and why pharma needs an agent strategy before chasing use cases.

With a lawsuit, a House delay bill and drugmaker intervention motions in play, here's where HRSA's 340B rebate pilot stands ahead of Jan. 1.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, Cencora agrees to acquire American Oncology Network, five major employers back electronic prior authorization for self-funded health plans and FDA finalizes its guidance on prescription drug apps and software.

CSafe's Aaron Mantia explains how lane, temperature range, duration and product cost shape thermal protection choices for bulk air cargo.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Swisslog's Garrett Freeman explains how automation cuts human touches, enforces quarantine and consolidates cold storage.

PAXAFE's Mark Talens explains why real-time visibility starts with process redesign and how it speeds cold chain disposition decisions.

FDA’s final guidance on prescription drug use-related software clarifies when companion app content is labeling, promotion or belongs in the PI.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Anthony "TJ" Rizzo discusses cold chain expertise gaps and how data tools are reshaping the profession.

AI is starting to resolve shipment exceptions and flag demand shifts, but early deployments show that connected data and context come first and that accountability stays with people.

Zoomlogi's Henry Ames explains how AI agents and digitized SOPs help quality managers decide on quarantine or release after a cold chain excursion.

Epic's Prescription Marketplace, due summer 2027, will show pharmacy cash prices next to insured costs before a prescription is sent.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Vijay Paliwal explains how predictive monitoring and right-sized packaging cut excursion risk and waste.

Avantor’s Mary Blenn outlines five considerations for biopharma supply chain localization, from customer demand visibility to cost, consistency and redundancy.

Zoomlogi’s Henry Ames says exception handling still hinges on experienced staff, and AI agents could gather and document details for their judgment calls.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, BMS’s Kevin Cook explains why CMO partnerships must move beyond transactions toward shared goals and KPIs.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, DHL adds six dedicated cold chain air corridors linking Europe and North America to Asia, Walmart rolls out a $0 prescription tier and rare disease Center of Excellence for its US workforce and FDA launches its Rare Disease Framework Initiative.

GEODIS' David Frouin explains why quick packaging qualification, backups on every lane and actionable IoT data underpin cold chain resilience.

Cencora's Matt Sample explains how AI compares forecasts with ordering patterns to flag pharma demand shifts early, with 10% forecasting gains.