Identify REMS Risk Before It Impacts Your Launch.
Failure to evaluate REMS risk early can create avoidable launch risks, including compressed implementation timelines, increased costs, and delayed market entry.
By Melissa Landers, Founder and Vice President, Shepherd Safety Services at Two Labs
Here is a situation that plays
Louisiana’s New Prescription Drug Affordability Board: What Manufacturers Should Be Monitoring
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While faster review timelines may help advance innovation in
Pre-Launch Specialty Pharmacy Selection & Implementation: A Defining Commercial Decision
Pre-Launch Specialty Pharmacy Selection is one of the most important commercial decisions you will make. This decision will determine how quickly patients access therapy, how smoothly prescribers navigate reimbursement, how much visibility you have into your own data, and how
Connecting Strategy to Performance in the Post-Launch Phase
Bringing a drug to market is a significant milestone, marking the culmination of years of clinical development, regulatory planning, and cross-functional coordination, all converging in a single moment: launch day.
While launch is a significant achievement, it does not guarantee
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DSCSA Exception Handling: Preparing for Full Compliance by 2026
As the pharmaceutical supply chain transitions into full compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), one issue that has been simmering below the surface for years is now starting to boil over: exception handling. While much of the
Informa Connect 2025
About
The Trade & Channel Strategies Conference brings together trade, channel, and market access leaders from across the life sciences industry to explore evolving policy updates, payer dynamics, and distribution models shaping today’s pharmaceutical landscape.
Held annually in Philadelphia, the
Case Study: Rapid Trade Support for Urgent Patient Needs
How a proactive trade response ensured same-day access to a critical rescue medication
The Challenge
While on vacation, the caregivers of a young child had just stepped off a ride at a theme park when the child suffered their first