Industry Reports

APAC Drug Industry 2026: From Manufacturing Hub to Innovation Powerhouse

Yuvraj — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0000

For years, APAC was mainly known for producing medicines on a scale. That picture is changing quickly. In 2026, the region is becoming a place where drugs are discovered, developed, tested, manufactured and increasingly commercialized. Asia now accounts for around 43% of the global innovative pharmaceutical pipeline, compared with 28% five years ago. According to […]

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Study Identifies Tiered Manufacturing in Global Pharmaceutical Markets

Yuvraj — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:04:21 +0000

A new research project from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has identified a pharmaceutical industry practice that could be a significant factor in global health disparities. Published in PLOS Global Public Health on July 07, 2026, the study introduces and defines the concept of tiered manufacturing, which refers to the production of […]

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Structural Pricing Pressure is Reshaping Pharma in 2026

Yuvraj — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:14:37 +0000

In 2026, global pricing pressure in the pharmaceutical sector has shifted from a temporary, cyclical issue to a structural constraint. Explore how U.S. reforms, European reference pricing, and biosimilar competition are forcing companies to embed pricing risk into core strategy.

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Merck Targets $70B Revenue in 2026 with Cidara Deal

Yuvraj — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:07:41 +0000

Merck’s roughly $9.2 billion acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics and its $70 billion revenue ambition mark a strategic pivot toward respiratory vaccines and antivirals. Explore how this deal reshapes Merck’s portfolio and signals a broader industry shift toward targeted M&A to offset patent cliffs.

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U.S. Drug Pricing Reset Becomes Real in 2026

Yuvraj — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:50:06 +0000

In 2026, U.S. drug pricing finally moved from policy debate to P&L impact. The first set of Medicare “maximum fair prices” and Most‑Favoured‑Nation–style reference pricing are reshaping pharma margins and launch strategies.

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White House-Big Pharma Tariff and Pricing Deals in 2026

Yuvraj — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:42:06 +0000

In early 2026, the White House struck a series of tariff and pricing deals with major pharma firms, linking lower prices for GLP‑1 and other drugs to tariff relief and new distribution channels. Explore how these arrangements are reshaping U.S. pharma pricing, access and global spillovers.

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GSK, Amgen and Others Restart the Pharma M&A Engine in 2026

Yuvraj — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:15:51 +0000

In 2026, GSK, Amgen and other large pharma players restarted the M&A engine with targeted deals in immunology and oncology, signalling a shift toward science‑driven, portfolio‑balancing acquisitions. Explore how this new M&A cycle is reshaping the global pharma landscape.

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Global Pharma Pricing Shocks in West Drive Asia Growth

Yuvraj — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:59:20 +0000

Global pharma in Q1‑2026 is defined by pricing shocks in the US and Europe and a powerful growth shift to Asia. Explore how policy, margins, M&A and regional strategies are reshaping the pharmaceutical industry.

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Weight-Loss Pills Mark a Turning Point for Pharma Industry

Yuvraj — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:58:02 +0000

The global pharmaceutical industry is entering a pivotal phase in obesity therapeutics as companies accelerate the transition from injectable GLP-1 drugs to oral weight-loss treatments, a shift expected to significantly expand patient access, alter reimbursement dynamics, and intensify competitive pressures in one of the fastest-growing drug categories. The commercial success of GLP-1 receptor agonists such […]

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Why Hospitals are Investing in Sustainable Healthcare to Protect Patients and Environment?

Yuvraj — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:36:53 +0000

Over more than ten years working in healthcare, medical manufacturing, and life sciences, it’s clear how much the industry has developed and adapted. One of the biggest shifts has been the focus on sustainability. What used to be a secondary concern is now part of everyday decisions in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and […]

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