This episode of Pharma Pulse covers allegations of retaliation against a former NIAID director following whistleblower complaints, new research suggesting ALS may be an autoimmune disease, and the wave of hospital layoffs affecting thousands of healthcare workers across the United States.
Ammie McAsey, SVP of Supply Chain Operations, McKesson, emphasizes the critical role of collaboration, technology, and partnerships in ensuring advanced and specialty therapies reach patients safely and effectively.
A new report underscores how 2D barcodes and automated data capture powered by GS1 standards can help logistics and life sciences companies overcome outdated systems, labeling issues, and visibility gaps.
Dave Malenfant, healthcare supply chain expert, outlines the topics that are top of mind at the show.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers the FDA’s quiet approval of the first generic mifepristone tablet, Takeda’s decision to discontinue cell therapy research programs, and SciSafe’s expansion of biopharma storage capacity with a new East Brunswick, New Jersey facility.
The new 5-million-cubic-foot biorepository enhances cold chain logistics, expands biopharma storage capacity, and strengthens New Jersey’s position as a life sciences hub.
Dave Malenfant, healthcare supply chain expert, reflects on LogiPharma USA’s 20-year evolution, noting its shift toward greater diversity and inclusion, particularly with more women entering the industry.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers the potential ramifications of a federal government shutdown on FDA operations, Aetna’s newly announced 2026 Medicare Advantage offerings, and new research showing maternal and child mortality rates in the US remain higher than in most high-income nations.
Experts from Moderna, Revelation Pharma, and Alexion offer ways to reduce risks, improve real-time visibility, and ensure product integrity in the growing ship-to-home market.
Dave Malenfant, healthcare supply chain expert, shares his excitement about the strong turnout at LogiPharma USA, noting a packed master class and his role as chair of the “people” track—a personal passion.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers ATA’s warning that telehealth protections are critical to maintaining care access during a potential federal shutdown, new KFF data showing the rapid rise of Medicare Advantage special needs plans, and Halozyme’s $750 million acquisition of Elektrofi to expand its drug delivery portfolio.
How cell and gene therapy developers can lessen the chances of receiving FDA complete response letters through the use of proactive chemistry, manufacturing, and controls strategies.
Dave Malenfant, healthcare supply chain expert, discusses the ramifications of a 100% tariff on branded and patented drugs entering the US.
Bayer’s Luiz Barberini highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain operations, while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of trust, transparency, and human relationships.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers the Trump administration’s plan to launch a government-run healthcare website for patients, new data showing gabapentin has become the fifth most prescribed drug in community pharmacies, and promising trial results from a novel gene therapy that slows the progression of Huntington’s disease.
Supply chain leaders share strategies to address persistent drug shortages, highlighting vulnerabilities, manufacturing complexities, and the importance of cross-industry collaboration.
At the conference’s milestone 20th anniversary event in Boston, experts unpacked the final stages of DSCSA implementation, highlighting pharmacy compliance challenges, state-level variability, and the role of technology in securing the pharmaceutical supply chain.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers new data showing measles vaccine coverage remains below herd immunity thresholds, the FDA’s approval of guselkumab for pediatric plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and AbbVie breaking ground on a new API manufacturing site in Illinois.
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Beginning Oct. 1, the US will impose a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports unless manufacturers are actively building domestic production facilities, a move aimed at reshoring drug manufacturing.
Capturing insights from executives and industry experts on the biggest challenges shaping pharma today, from drug pricing pressures and access barriers to supply chain shifts, digital adoption, and evolving patient-centered care strategies.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers new research showing Medicaid cuts could widen pediatric coverage gaps, clinical trial data on a fixed-dose combination therapy lowering heart failure risk in type 2 diabetes, and Bristol Myers Squibb’s launch of a direct-to-patient program for Sotyktu to improve psoriasis treatment access.
Through its “BMS Patient Connect” platform, the company is lowering out-of-pocket costs and providing nationwide shipping, making the treatment for affordable and accessible for US patients.
Ullrich Mayeski, community engagement director of health with GS1 US, emphasizes the critical need to address interoperability challenges at the dispenser level, ranging from small independent pharmacies to large hospital systems.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers the CDC’s unanimous vote to broaden COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for all adults, new data showing the Medicare Part D Senior Savings Model lowers insulin costs and improves care, and Eli Lilly’s investment in a new Houston manufacturing facility to support its fast-growing pipeline.
Ullrich Mayeski, community engagement director of health with GS1 US, outlines how manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers can strengthen end-to-end traceability.
The Generation Park site will create over 600 permanent jobs, support advanced small molecule production, and play a role in scaling orforglipron, Lilly’s first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for obesity.
This episode of Pharma Pulse covers the FDA’s review of a possible link between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism, GSK’s supplemental new drug application to update leucovorin labeling, and Celltrion’s acquisition of an Eli Lilly production facility to expand biologics manufacturing capacity.
Ullrich Mayeski, community engagement director of health with GS1 US, explains how with over a decade of collaboration, manufacturers and distributors are largely prepared for DSCSA compliance. The remaining challenge lies in ensuring consistent readiness across dispensers, while maintaining open communication throughout the supply chain.
