Manufacturing & Packaging

Shortages of antibiotics, IV fluids and sterile injectables are hardening as new EU and US rules push pharma to fix the incentives behind them.

The API Innovation Center's Gerren McHam on China's new supply chain rules, reshoring policy, and where US drug manufacturing goes next.

ORBIS' Matt Marchetti outlines how pharma companies can define supply chain impact, KPIs, and ROI when transitioning to reusable plastic pallets.

As China tightens supply chain rules, tariff pressure persists, and the FDA's PreCheck Program takes shape, this FAQ breaks down how pharma reshoring stands in 2026.

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.

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

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.

ThermoSafe expands US VIP manufacturing amid surging biologics demand and growing pressure to reduce overseas cold chain packaging risk.

By prioritizing solutions such as reusable plastic pallets, pharmaceutical companies can ensure that their high-value innovations are protected by equally innovative packaging.

The facility opening corresponds with a new $4.5 billion capital commitment across two of Lilly's three sites in Lebanon, Indiana.

Raquel Vazquez discusses how data can be incorporated to make key decisions within the cold chain.

Identiv's ID-Safe portfolio expands NFC authentication and tamper detection to secure pharmaceutical supply chains against counterfeiting and fraud.

Brightseed debuts a clinically validated AI platform to integrate life sciences innovation from discovery to commercialization

The facility addresses growing demand for GLP-1 medications and other temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.

CMS’s CY 2027 Medicare Advantage rates signal mounting cost pressure, setting the stage for tighter benefits, tougher contracting, and heightened access scrutiny in the months ahead.

Companies not included in the initial round are now pursuing their own agreements amid concerns over levies, Medicare pilot programs, and future price-setting policies.

Sector leaders explore how third-party logistics providers are adapting to advanced therapies, tighter regulations, digital transformation, and expanding cold chain demands.

Rising recalls, tighter FDA enforcement, global supply chain dependencies, and rapid technology shifts are reshaping pharmaceutical quality and compliance—forcing manufacturers to rethink oversight, resilience, and continuous improvement across operations.

As policy pressure, tariffs, and supply chain risks push drugmakers to expand US-based production, this FAQ explains what pharma reshoring is, why it’s accelerating, which companies are investing, and how the shift could reshape reliability, regulation, and patient access.

SQ Innovation’s at-home furosemide injection for heart failure–related edema is now available through two of the Big Three drug wholesalers and covered under a Medicaid rebate agreement, expanding access for hospitals, pharmacies, and eligible patients.

The acquisition expands ORBIS’ manufacturing capacity and technical expertise in reusable plastic pallets, lids, and trays, enabling faster design, prototyping, and production for pharma and broader supply chain applications.

The deal strengthens Körber’s SAP supply chain and digital manufacturing consulting portfolio, extends its global footprint, and creates Körber Stellium to deliver end-to-end supply chain and software solutions.

Despite steady growth since the Drug Quality and Security Act, outsourcing facilities remain constrained in scale and scope, offering targeted mitigation rather than systemic relief for persistent shortages.