Allogene Therapeutics, a new biotech, launches with an alternative CAR-T technology
So-called ‘off the shelf’ CAR-T treatments could change the field just as first products enter commercialization
Pharma goes deeper into blockchain development
Supply chain security—with DSCSA compliance—could be a near-term use case, says Accenture
Veeva-sponsored consortium to develop standards for CRO data exchange
Align Clinical CRO will streamline clinical-study data processes
Amazon is already affecting pharma supply chains—and not necessarily for the better
Pharma logistics gathering highlights supply bottlenecks
A ‘startling’ lack of DSCSA preparedness, says TraceLink survey
The November 2018 deadlines for all-serialized product is looming
Patient Support Vendor Directory 2018
Getting at the value of value-based drug pricing models
Existing ‘pay for performance’ models do not scale up well yet
The Hub Services Wheel keeps Rolling Along
Patient support (hub) services rise in lockstep with specialty pharmaceutical launches
Improving Patient Services and Outcomes with Data-Driven Design to Hub Services
Data drawn from collaborating sources can benefit the patient journey
Patient centricity and the growing role of hub services
Hub services enhance relationships with patients
A Conversation with Nitin Sahney, PharmaCord
Global drug spending was $1.135 trillion in 2017, says IQVIA
Forecast is for 3-6% CAGR through 2022
Guidance for VAWD® Accreditation
Learn the steps for becoming a Verified-Accredited Wholesaler Distributor®
Pelican Biothermal introduces a modular bulk shipper
Wide capacity range combines with CRT, refrigerated and frozen shipping
World Courier adds more global offices
Deepens focus on logistics for direct-to-patient, cell and gene therapy and clinical trials execution
Cold storage failures at two fertility clinics highlight the need for better monitoring
Thousands of human eggs and embryos may have been lost; meanwhile, industry research facilities shift to predictive maintenance
Is the proposed Cigna-Express Scripts deal the end of the PBM era?
$67-billion Cigna bid, if permitted, would pull in the last large independent PBM
Almac opens a £20-million cold chain facility in Northern Ireland
Will also expands capacity in the EU market
HDA honors Smith Drug Co., Cardinal Health exec at annual meeting
Cardinal’s Diane Pfahl is Industry Leader of the year
PCI adds to serialization-ready contract packaging resources
Company is also expanding in Australia
PBMs earn more than other actors in the pharma supply chain
Financial analysis shows PBMs’ greater conversion of profits to earnings
Upgrading opioid-treatment resources remains unfinished White House business
AMA calls for more MAT; HDA calls for better sharing of suspicious-order data
Reltio releases 2018 version of its Big Data platform
Growing emphasis on machine learning for improving data quality
Private equity builds a commercialization services powerhouse
Dohmen Life Sciences Services is joined to a trio of recent acquisitions
Optel is on a quest for ‘end to end traceability’
Machine vision company acquires a geomatics firm to extend traceability to raw materials
Orphan drug market gets some bruises in the commercial arena
High prices and questionable marketing activities muddy an otherwise bright picture
Supermarket operator Albertsons will acquire remaining Rite Aid stores
Rite Aid brand will be expanded to include Albertsons’ pharmacies
Copay coupons: there’s more to the story
Analysis finds healthcare policy benefits among distinct groupings of drugs
Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition is open for new membership
Absorption into HDA will add resources
CSafe introduces a multi-pallet cold-chain container
RAP unit adds to vendor choices for air cargo containers
