Struggles for Air Freight Continue, IATA’s May Numbers Suggest
Nonetheless, capacity is up nearly 6% above pre-pandemic levels.
World Courier Launches Pharma Logistics Station in the Midwest
AmerisourceBergen’s new 34,000 square-foot plant in Chicago area will support shipments that require temperature storage/delivery as cold as cryogenic.
Pharma Not the Only Ones Upset with PBM Practices
The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions releases resources for employers/health plan purchasers to offer insights on PBMs role in high prescription drug costs.
Coming Soon: A Frozen Active Temperature-Controlled Container
New CSafe product, expected early next year, features a -20°C setpoint.
Few Modern Drug Approvals Offer Therapeutic Value Over Older Treatments, Study Says
Healthcare stakeholders suggest system changes, proving therapeutic value.
IQVIA Unveils New Labeling Solution
Platform is expected to streamline the label management process.
Almac Group Joins Science Based Targets Initiative
Union adds to company’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2045.
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.
People Spotlight — June 2023
The latest people news happenings over the past month.
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.
