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  • Hasty Decisions, Runaway Projects

    Despite the best intentions of ISO and EMA, the pharma industry is still largely failing to exploit its data in a strategic, joined-up way - and this could now restrict companies’ ability to capitalize on AI. read more

  • From Lunar Orbit to First in Human: The High Stakes of Bold Science

    Much like the literal moonshots now back on the launch calendar, first in human studies are defined by the tension between danger and possibility. They are where bold ideas either earn the right to move forward or are stopped before they can do more harm than good. As an industry, our challenge is to keep reaching for those transformative rewards while taking the risks - scientific, financial, and human - every bit as seriously as a crew strapping in for a flight around the Moon. read more

  • Horizon Lines: A Quarterly Review of NDAs – July-September 2025

    This quarterly review on New Drug Applications contains data for applications approved during the third quarter of 2025, which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. A total of 48 applications were approved by the FDA during these three months. read more

  • Why DSCSA Compliance in 2026 Hinges on Execution, Not Implementation

    After a decade of ramp-up, the era of DSCSA enforcement is no longer theoretical — it’s here. But as we move deeper into this phase of full compliance, the real story unfolds not just in establishing data feeds, but in the operational cracks that persist behind the scenes. read more