Newsletter | August 18, 2026

08.18.26 -- July Update — U.S. Generic Drug Tariffs: Implications For Pharma And Outsourcing

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EMA Support For SMEs Through Scientific Advice And Early Dialogue

Discover how early engagement with European regulators helps smaller drug developers reduce uncertainty, clarify requirements, and de‑risk innovative programs through early dialogue.

Leveraging Integrated Media Services For Speed And Efficiency

Uncertainty in media stability can limit efficiency and scalability in biologics manufacturing. See how a data-driven approach enables more predictable planning and reduces operational strain.

Increasing Batch Size And Reducing Cycle Times For A Biologic

JHS partnered with a global pharma company to optimize biologic production, increasing output by 50% and reducing batch release times by up to 30%.

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July Update — U.S. Generic Drug Tariffs: Implications For Pharma And Outsourcing

Mathini Ilancheran updates us on how delayed U.S. tariffs on generic drug imports could reshape supply, sourcing, and trial planning.

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Optimizing CMO Partnerships

SMC experts discuss best practices and tips across a range of topics, including program management, automation, and secondary services.

Secondary Packaging: Cartoning And Kitting With An Aggressive Timeline

Meeting tight launch timelines requires more than speed. Smart kit design, controlled production workflows, and scalable processes come together to deliver complex packaging programs quickly.

What Is The Secret To Effective Digital Transformation?

By collecting, harmonizing, and contextualizing data to support predictive insights and real-time monitoring, manufacturers can improve operational responsiveness and make more informed decisions.

A Surprising Truth: CDMO Operations Should Be Boring

Operational excellence in drug manufacturing comes from predictability. Standardized, consistent processes reduce volatility and ensure steady, high‑quality progress.

Navigating Cleanroom Compliance For Safe Material Transfer

Watch to explore various aspects of environmental monitoring essential for the transfer of materials into controlled areas as well as recent advancements that can facilitate this task.

Screening For Amorphous Drug Substance

Incorporate amorphous form screening early in development to unlock solubility advantages, improve bioavailability, and accelerate your path to market.

Innovations In Pregastric Absorption Drug Delivery And ODTs

Experts examine permeation enhancers for drug absorption, PBPK modeling for formulation design, and fast-dissolving orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) shaping drug development.

The FDA Just Flipped The Switch On Agentic AI

Agentic AI is reshaping how FDA review, surveillance, and inspection activities operate, raising the bar for expectations. Delve into how these changes will redefine regulatory engagement.

Three Keys To E&L Success: Study Design, Partner Selection, And Timing

Successful E&L planning starts before testing begins. Aligning study design, partner expertise, and timing helps teams focus on the right risks, avoid surprises, and support stronger development.

Challenges, Technologies, And Solutions For Supplement Manufacturers

Advanced X-ray inspection, metal detection, and checkweighing technologies ensure fill accuracy, eliminate contaminants, and protect nutraceutical brands.

API In Capsule Vs. The Lost Art Of Formulation Development

API-in-capsule offers a fast path for early clinical data, but it can't eliminate the need for full formulation development. Weighing the potential for higher total development time and cost is critical.

Your Guide To Minimizing Scope Creep For Pharma Projects

By adopting these best practices, biotech sponsors can foster more transparent, efficient, and productive collaborations with their CDMO partners.

Recent Innovations And Enhancements To Pharmaceutical Spray Drying

Finding alternative solvent approaches could allow for lower volumes of less toxic solvents, significantly improving both the environmental and human health implications of new drugs produced.

Navigating AI Compliance: FDA Policy Insights For AI Governance

Navigating life sciences AI compliance requires strong governance, expert human oversight, and transparent, low-risk deployment strategies.

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