Featured Pharma Online Editorial

1. Is Charisma An API? 11/19/2025

   After nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Samir Shah, director of regulatory CMC for medical products and combination products at AstraZeneca, knows how beneficial charisma can be for the pharmaceutical professional. That’s why he presented the topic at the 2025 RAPS Convergence.

2. Innovation, Growth (and Happiness) Projected for Pharma 11/10/2025

   Not only is investment increasing in pharma, but innovation is propelling growth in multiple drug segments, and the people supporting this growth and innovation remain happy.

3. Global Implications Of Zero Tariffs On Indian Pharma Exports To China 11/5/2025

   Discover the worldwide impacts of China’s zero-tariff policy on Indian pharmaceutical drugs.

4. Are You Still Evaluating CMOs When You Really Need A CDMO? 10/29/2025

   Outsourcing adds capacity and specialized knowledge to your supply chain. But contractors come in several types. Here's how to pick the right one.

5. New Guide Aims To Build Robust Framework For Digital Validation Tools 10/22/2025

   The ISPE's new guide addresses software for managing digital assets related to qualification, verification, validation, and compliance assurance.

6. 100% U.S. Drug Tariffs: Implications For Pharma And Outsourcing 10/17/2025

   Research Manager Mathini Ilancheran explores the effects of U.S. drug tariffs on global supply chains, multinational pharma firms, and critical partners across drug development.

7. The Regulatory Imperative To Improve Environmental And Sustainability Stewardship In Biopharma 9/15/2025

   As the industry faces increasing pressure to align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, companies must evaluate how to integrate supply chain management with these initiatives to drive sustainability and mitigate risks.

8. 10 Ways To Strengthen U.S. API: Part II 9/4/2025

   We continue the API supply chain conversation, jumping into KSM sourcing and substitution, utilizing idle space and connecting the dots. The road to strengthening the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain won’t be easy, but it is manageable.

9. FDA Priority Voucher Program Submissions Window Opens On New Website 7/29/2025

   The Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program is accepting applications. Experts predict brisk competition since the agency is only awarding five vouchers for now.

10. 4 Centralized Comparator Sourcing Models To Fortify Supply Chains 7/15/2025

    A team at Novartis developed models to address the often-overlooked challenge of clinical trial comparator sourcing, a weak link that can derail trials.