The term CDMO has become ubiquitous in the pharmaceutical industry over the past decade, but is it merely a buzzword or does it represent a genuine paradigm shift?

If you were to launch a biopharma startup today, where would you find the skills, talent, and space to bring your vision to life? Biopharma incubators are usually the answer…

Last month, hedge fund Starboard Value acquired a $1 bn stake in Pfizer, at the same time, sharply criticizing the company's management for recent underperformance and strategic missteps…

As the 2024 U.S. election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approaches, the biopharma industry is keenly watching how each candidate's policies could shape the future of the sector…

Hurricane Helene was the second major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season as it hit the southeastern United States just two weeks ago. Sadly, over 200 people have already lost their lives, and initial estimates suggest it to be the eighth costliest U.S. hurricane on record…

As 3,000 companies and 60,000 attendees finalize plans before heading to Milan for the 35th anniversary of CPHI, you might have started thinking about what’s on offer and who you are going to catch up with next week…

Celebrating its 35th year, CPHI Milan is expected to attract more than 62,000 biopharma professionals from all over the world, offering unmatched opportunities to connect with global innovators and leaders across the industry…

The first pills date back to roughly 1,500 BC, and whilst the pharmaceutical landscape continues to evolve, drug delivery via oral solid dosage (OSD) remains a dominant form due to the ease with which tablets are administered, patients’ familiarity with the dose form, and efficient manufacturing techniques…

Recently published reports (from The Brainy Insights & InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd) suggest the CDMO industry is poised for significant growth that will continue into the next decade…

Whilst we’re just past the halfway mark of 2024, mid-year analysis of the top selling drugs for the top 10 pharma companies provides some interesting insights into the demands of the market so far this year. Analysis from PharmaVoice shows that the leading drugs have generated over $55bn in revenue so far…

It’s almost impossible for us to compile an edition of The Pharma Navigator without a major update surrounding GLP-1 drugs. Although it is no secret that drugs are generating significant revenue for Big Pharma, is it doing so at the expense of our national healthcare systems?…

A recently published report from Future Market Insights highlights significant potential for global CMO/CDMO market growth; with projections suggesting a significant increase in value from $22.5 bn in 2023 to $39.4 bn by 2033…

It wasn’t so very long ago that progress in delivering systemic treatments, via new oral technologies, inhalables, and via a plethora of alternative routes of delivery suggested that the days were numbered for invasive injections…

Did we see you at BIO 2024?

If you can’t recall more than a couple of weeks ago, or you were unfortunate to miss out this time around, we’re back with a one-off recap with some of the top stories we’ve come across since San Diego…

Ask any executive why they think there are drug shortages, and they will no doubt blame some combination of the long-lasting impact of the global pandemic, inflation, energy costs and global conflicts…

In this newsletter special, we focus on the latest news from the last fortnight, and look forward to the BIO International Conference, happening in San Diego, on June 3 - 6; will we see you there? The BIO 2024 agenda is full of informative events and receptions - take advantage by looking at the schedule at a glance here…

If you're tired of hearing about the latest advances in AI and how they are poised to revolutionize science, we are too. But just last week, some exciting updates emerged from the most successful scientific AI tool yet…

A report recently published by Evaluate titled “Are Orphan Drugs Losing Their Sparkle” might sound apprehensive, but it highlights why pharma companies can still expect plenty of promise and activity within the orphan drug sector…

As the industry looks to find more effective ways to manage the rising burden of genetic, autoimmune, rare diseases, and cancers, the next 10 years could be significant for companies with an interest in biologics drug products…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought its fair share of disruption and uncertainty; propelling biopharma-related topics into the public consciousness. The development of mRNA vaccines took centre stage. Investigated as potential treatments since the 1990s, companies like Moderna gave them top billing…