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The investment is aimed at boosting oral medicine manufacturing capacity.

Eli Lilly Planning $1.2 Billion Investment in Puerto Rico Manufacturing Site 

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Podcasts

This episode of Pharma Pulse discusses Novartis’ $12 billion acquisition of Avidity Biosciences to expand its RNA therapeutics portfolio, and President Trump’s proposed 10% tariff increase on Canadian imports that could disrupt pharma supply chains.

Pharma Pulse: Novartis Buys Avidity for $12B, and Trump Threatens 10% Tariff Hike on Canada

The move adds new tension to US-Canada trade relations under the USMCA and raises questions about pending pharmaceutical import policies.

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff Hike on Canadian Imports After Controversial Reagan Ad Airs During World Series

This episode of Pharma Pulse discusses new research linking cholesterol imbalance in obesity to higher depression risk, Eli Lilly’s acquisition of Aderum Biotechnologies to strengthen its neuroscience pipeline, and Cambrex’s $120 million investment to boost US. API manufacturing capacity.

Pharma Pulse: Cholesterol Imbalance Tied to Depression Risk, Lilly Acquires Aderum Biotechnologies, and Cambrex Expands API Manufacturing

The CDMO’s latest investment will boost capacity at its Charles City, IA facility by 40%, underscoring Cambrex’s focus on reshoring drug manufacturing, advancing peptide and small molecule production, and supporting the long-term stability of the US pharma supply chain.

Cambrex Commits $120 Million to Grow US API Manufacturing 

This episode of Pharma Pulse covers Alkermes’ acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals to expand its portfolio, BioNTech’s public exchange offer for CureVac to strengthen its mRNA pipeline, and a new report revealing how US medical device manufacturers are adopting digital-first models to boost compliance and patient engagement.

Pharma Pulse: Alkermes Acquires Avadel in $2.1B Deal, BioNTech Moves to Buy CureVac, and MedTech Industry Embraces Digital-First Models

The acquisition brings together two leaders in mRNA innovation, strengthening BioNTech’s oncology strategy and expanding its R&D and commercialization capabilities.

BioNTech Launches Public Exchange Offer for CureVac in $1.25B All-Stock Deal

Videos

Kala Shankle, JD, HDA’s vice president of regulatory affairs, shares that as DSCSA traceability requirements take full effect, distributors and trading partners are preparing for long-term gains in supply chain security, recall efficiency, and counterfeit prevention.

HDA 2025 Traceability Seminar: DSCSA Compliance Ushers in a More Secure and Transparent Pharma Supply Chain

This episode of Pharma Pulse covers Amazon and WeightWatchers’ partnership to deliver FDA-approved weight-loss medications, Merck’s new biomanufacturing center of excellence in Virginia, and the FDA’s first-ever approval of a TSLP-targeting biologic, Tezspire, for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Pharma Pulse: Amazon Enters Weight-Loss Drug Market, Merck Expands US Manufacturing, and FDA Approves Tezspire for Chronic Sinusitis

The company’s new 400,000-square-foot facility in Elkton will boost small molecule manufacturing, create hundreds of jobs, and strengthen US innovation and supply chain resilience.

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