Sanofi to Manufacture Vaccines in Saudi Arabia, Signs MoU
Pharma company will produce seven vaccines, as nation aims to strengthen status as a life sciences hub.
Europe Phases Out COVID-19 Flexible Regulations
EMA, the European Commission, and HMAs are phasing out the flexible regulations put into place during the pandemic.
Mostafa Kamal to Become Prime Therapeutics’ New President and CEO
Executive succeeds Ken Paulus as head of the PBM.
Industry Slams Medicare Price Negotiation Scheme
Recent lawsuits are challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
ParcelShield, Triose Establish Supply Chain Visibility Partnership
Agreement is expected to help improve the medication delivery process for patients.
Rhenus Opens Life Sciences and Healthcare Vertical in Italy
New solution is expected to focus on products’ time and temperature-sensitive requirements.
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MatchRX, LSPedia Collaborate on FDA-DSCSA Compliance Solution
Software allows pharmacies to meet legislation’s upcoming Nov. 27 deadline.
Tower Cold Chain Opens American Center of Excellence in Philadelphia
The 26,000 square-foot plant with further expand the company’s temperature-controlled services.
IntegriChain, Knipper Announce Non-Exclusive Partnership
Initiative to support developing manufacturers launch new products.
Report: Pharma Packaging Market Predicted to Reach Value of $148.4B by 2031
According to a recent TMR study, there is an expected CAGR increase of 5.6%.
Veeva Systems, Advanz Pharma Announce Commercial Operations Partnership
Biopharma aims to strengthen field engagement with healthcare professionals.
TekniPlex Healthcare Reveals Plans for New Wisconsin Production Facility
The 200,000 square-foot manufacturing plant—coming early next year—is expected to help boost capacity of pharma packaging materials.
Texas AG Files Subpoena Against Pfizer
Forces pharma giant to hand over marketing communications with Meta.
Serialization Solution Provider Consolidation Continues: Advanco Acquires Vantage Solutions
Buyout gives Advanco a bigger US footprint.
Marken and SkyCell Link Up to Upgrade Cold Chain Practices
SkyCell’s 1500X containers are the partnership’s centerpiece.
TraceLink Hosts Conference Centered Around E2E Supply Chain Visibility
DSCSA compliance was also top of mind at the event.
Videojet Launches New Laser Marking Systems for Pharma Industry
The series’ marking heads help deliver codes to support both product traceability and anti-counterfeiting efforts.
Novo Nordisk to Invest Over $2B in Danish Manufacturing Facilities
Expansion expected to create additional production capacity, company says.
Langham Logistics Enhances Phoenix GMP Warehouse
Changes to 3PL’s facility feature newly-converted controlled room temperature pallets.
Lilly Receives Power of Partnership Award
Honor is given to companies that demonstrate a commitment to expanding access to healthcare for people in need.
Samsung Biologics Pushes Up Timeline of New Plant
CDMO’s new facility is expected to be operational by April 2025.
Sanofi Launches New Insight-Driven App
Using AI and data science, ‘plai’ is expected to assist employees with making everyday decisions, including the manufacturing of vaccines.
Inizio Launches New Global Agency
Strategic engagement offering, known as Inizio Engage, aims to simplify engagement opportunities across the product lifecycle.
Geodis Awarded Seven IATA CEIV Pharma Certifications
The accreditations—granted to the company’s sites in the US, LATAM, and Canada—are given for compliance with specific pharma manufacturer guidelines.
DHL Supply Chain, Vizient Ink Healthcare Logistics Deal
Agreement provides Vizient clients—including hospital systems and healthcare suppliers—with additional access to logistics solutions, such as warehousing and distribution.
Veeva Business Consulting Grows Offerings with New R&D Services
Biopharmas are able to industry insight to assist them across the end-to-end product lifecycle.
Shifting to Commercialization
Sy Pretorius, COO & president of outsourced solutions at Eversana, dives into his new role in the space, after being a veteran in the clinical development sector.
Merck Files Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Pharma company claims that the IRA’s drug pricing clauses violate the First and Fifth Amendments.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, HealthDyne Finalize Pharmacy Partnership
Partnership intends to reduce treatment costs, while also increasing medication access.