
This week's Pharma Pulse covers the launch of Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge, FDA's approval of the first regulatory T-cell therapy for chronic GVHD, seven companies tapped for FDA's PreCheck manufacturing pilot, and a wave of dealmaking.

This week's Pharma Pulse covers the launch of Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge, FDA's approval of the first regulatory T-cell therapy for chronic GVHD, seven companies tapped for FDA's PreCheck manufacturing pilot, and a wave of dealmaking.

Deanna Horner, EVP of Enterprise DIRECT Strategy at EVERSANA, breaks down what's fueling pharma's embrace of direct-to-patient models.

Gerren McHam of the API Innovation Center on what a resilient US pharmaceutical supply chain looks like in five to ten years, and what execution actually requires.

The FDA selected seven companies, including two CGT manufacturers, for its PreCheck Pilot to accelerate domestic manufacturing approvals and bolster supply chain resilience.

As CGTs scale from clinical to commercial, Cencora's Krystal Haynes discusses the supply chain decisions that determine whether a launch succeeds.

Gerren McHam of the API Innovation Center outlines what a whole-of-government approach to meaningful pharmaceutical supply chain independence from China actually requires.

Amber Hussain Siddique explains why that inventory economics, FEFO compliance gaps, and freight cost structures are driving America's persistent drug shortage crisis and what it takes to fix it.

GEODIS completed 86 international trial shipments using recyclable paper-based thermal covers, marking a credible step forward in sustainable pharmaceutical airfreight packaging.

China's 2026 supply chain rules mean routine US trade compliance can now trigger Chinese export restrictions.

Cate Lockhart shares how manufacturers should communicate across mixed RWE data sources and what guardrails AI needs before payers can trust it.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, UPS commits $48 million to cold chain infrastructure, AbbVie moves to acquire Apogee Therapeutics in a $10.9 billion deal, and more.

In this special episode of Pharma Pulse, Rohit Tripathi breaks down how companies should be scenario planning ahead of the first USMCA joint review which begins on July 1.

As hub transitions accelerate and digital tools reshape how support is delivered, four patient services experts weigh in on what's driving change in 2026, and what manufacturers need to get right to keep patients on therapy.

Cate Lockhart explains why pharma-generated RWE quality isn't the issue, and how AMCP Standards are closing the communication gap with payers.

As PBM pressure mounts and formulary bidding wars squeeze manufacturers, a direct access marketplace model offers drug makers a path to compete on efficacy, price and real-world outcomes.

The investment adds 27 temperature-controlled freight facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia as demand for biologics distribution infrastructure continues to climb.

AMCP's Cate Lockhart on why only 18% of payers regularly use real-world evidence, and what the new AMCP RWE Standards are doing to change that.

A US Section 301 probe into Germany's drug pricing could bring tariffs on APIs and finished drugs, raising new supply chain and pricing risks.

PwC's Philip Sclafani discusses oral GLP-1 cost exposure, oncology drug spend under the medical benefit, and his outlook on PBM reform.

PwC’s Philip Sclafani discusses rising payer cost exposure, GLP-1 growth, and why pharmacy spending is outpacing medical cost trend heading into 2027.

PwC projects drug spending will outpace medical trends in 2027, driven by GLP-1s and oncology. Here's what it means for market access.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, Europe’s drug pricing standoff intensifies, CMS moves to formalize Medicare negotiation rules, FDA expands OTC naloxone, and DSV launches a new pharma air route.

Cold chain packaging was built for a stable world. As disruption becomes the norm, pharma logistics teams are rethinking what control actually means and when it has to happen.

CMS' proposed framework for 2029 and beyond closes a potential formulation loophole and raises the stakes for launch planning.

Behavioral and engagement insights are helping biopharma companies design more personalized patient support programs that improve persistence and long-term outcomes.

As the US and Iran reach a framework agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pharmaceutical Commerce breaks down what the deal means for pharmaceutical supply chains.

Will Shrank, MD, breaks down why payers, providers, and manufacturers are all struggling to keep pace with a rapidly expanding cell and gene therapy pipeline — and what it will take to fix it.

A new BGH survey shows some large employers are pulling back on GLP-1 weight-loss coverage in 2027 as rising costs and utilization outpace anticipated savings.

AI-powered automation is transforming pharmacovigilance, cutting AE case intake time amid record FAERS volumes and new FDA/EMA regulatory guidance.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, USP's annual shortages report reveals a sharp rise in drug discontinuations, J&J and Roche commit billions to protein degrader platforms, and more.