Peer Exchange: Understanding the Pharma Supply Chain (Episode 1)
In the first part of this roundtable discussion, a panel of subject matter experts introduce themselves, while discussing the strategies that are most effective in ensuring resilience across the global supply chain.
Antares Vision Group Debuts AI-Powered Visual Inspection Platform
The new system meets the increasing demand for faster, more precise processes that enhance quality while boosting efficiency in the pharma manufacturing industry.
Pharma Pulse 6/20/25: Building Strong CRO-Sponsor Partnerships to Improve Clinical Trial Success; Innovation Requires Investment—and Sustained Investment Requires Sufficient Returns
How Medicare Eligibility Affects Healthcare Use in Adults with Psychological Distress
A cross-sectional study investigates whether becoming eligible for Medicare at age 65 is linked to changes in healthcare use among individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Establishing Additional Transparency
In the third part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, LeAnn Boyd, Liviniti’s founder and CEO, explains how a flat admin fee model can potentially create more value for both payers and patients.
Pharma Pulse 6/19/25: Strategic Planning in the Rebate Economy; The Truth About AI Adoption Speed in Clinical Research
The Impact of Initial Coverage Choice
Is Medicare plan switching influenced by initial type of Medicare coverage and cancer history?
TekniPlex Healthcare Unveils New Barrier Protection Systems Plant
The 200,000 square-foot Madison, WI facility will serve as the flagship location, with capabilities for future growth.
Moving Beyond the Rebate-Driven Model
In the second part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, LeAnn Boyd, Liviniti’s founder and CEO, discusses how this MFN executive order can affect players in the space that operate under a rebate-driven PBM model.
Pharma Pulse 6/18/25: The Complexities of Drug Discounting; How Clinical Operations Teams Are Adapting to Oncology Trial Challenges
United States, United Kingdom Reach Tariff-Lowering Deal
Though this specific agreement centers around aerospace and automobiles, the greater supply chain will wait and see how Trump’s import taxes impact pharmaceuticals, a sector that faces a potential 25% tax on imports.
Analysis of the MFN Executive Order
In the first part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, LeAnn Boyd, Liviniti’s founder and CEO, outlines the most critical root causes of rising healthcare and drug costs that the MFN executive order doesn’t address.
Pharma Pulse 6/17/25: How AI and Regulation are Reshaping the Future of Drug Safety; A Reflection on Our Path Forward
UCB to Invest $5 Billion into US Production Plant
The biopharma company—whose US headquarters is in Atlanta—will be building a new biologics manufacturing facility in a city to be named at a later date.
How Regulatory Mandates Influence Technology
In the third part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Kirsten Newquist, Identiv’s CEO, shares the ways in which regulations, including DSCSA, are impacting the adoption of smarter packaging technologies across the industry.
Pharma Pulse 6/16/25: What Actually Moves the Needle on Inclusive Research; The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in HEOR: Bridging Clinical and Economic Evidence
Addressing the Threat of Prescription Abandonment
As the rising cost of prescription medications in the United States becomes an increasing barrier for millions of people, how can we effectively address and improve patient adherence?
Pharma Pulse 6/13/25: Navigating the Intersection of Accessibility and Measurement Integrity in eCOA; Do We Really Pay More for Prescription Drugs in the United States?
DHL Officially Obtains CRYOPDP
The acquisition of Cryoport’s specialty courier business is now finalized, with a value of approximately $200 million.
What Is Smart Pharma Packaging?
In the first part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Kirsten Newquist, Identiv’s CEO, defines the term, and explains how it is helping to combat the growing threat of counterfeit drugs in today’s global supply chain.
Pharma Pulse 6/12/25: The Antibody-Drug Conjugate Renaissance; Community Pharmacies Are Poised for a Transformative Role as Wellness Centers
The Financial Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
A cross-sectional study uncovers the current and projected economic burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) through 2060 among non-Latino African American, Latino, and non-Latino White adults.
Using Data to Influence Drug Pricing Policy
In the final part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Maggie McCullough, PolicyMap’s CEO, illustrates how data-driven insights can support PBMs and healthcare leaders in negotiating fairer drug prices?
Pharma Pulse 6/11/25: Transforming Care for COPD; Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder
The Connection Between Virtual Care and Language Barriers
A systematic review determines if adult patients with language barriers are less likely to use the video-based virtual care option, while exploring equity and accessibility gaps when it comes to telehealth.
Bridging Access Gaps
In the third part of her Pharma Commerce video interview, Maggie McCullough, PolicyMap’s CEO, comments on how mobile and digital solutions can be deployed effectively to close the gap in areas identified as pharmacy deserts.
Pharma Pulse 6/10/25: Exploring Perspectives of Fair Market Value in Clinical Trial Budgeting; New Technology Helps Prevent Opioid Overdose
Sanofi to Begin Globally Shipping Beyfortus Ahead of RSV Season
In an effort to greater prepare HCPs and to avoid potential shortages, the company targets Q3 as the shipment date.
How MFN Executive Order Could Affect International Drug Costs
Ron Lanton, Partner, Lanton Law, weighs in on the potential international trade, pricing, and access implications of tying US drug costs to those in other developed countries under the Most Favored Nation executive order.
Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Practice in IDN Partnerships
In order to succeed in today’s outcomes-driven healthcare landscape, pharmaceutical companies must move from traditional sales models to strategic, measurable partnerships with integrated delivery networks (IDNs).