Newsletter | November 4, 2026

11.04.26 -- Non-Clinical Supply Needs More Outsourcing Strength

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Fast-Tracking FIH To PoC: Strategies For Accelerated Drug Development

Three factors often decide success or failure in FIH studies: integrating biomarkers and pharmacodynamic endpoints, including patients in the trials, and leveraging manufacturing infrastructure.

Everyday Medicines: Why They Aren't Simple To Make

Tablets and liquid medicines look simple to the patient, but their reliability depends on formulation choices made early and on technical expertise that continues well after commercial production begins.

An Industry Approach To Adsorb Lipids Onto Powder Substrates

Explore innovative solutions for improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble compounds in solid oral dosage forms to enhance drug delivery and therapeutic effectiveness.

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Non-Clinical Supply Needs More Outsourcing Strength

A supply-chain reformer, book author, strategic advisor to drug sponsors of all sizes, investors, and policymakers, says, “The non-clinical supply chain as the foundation of reliable commercial supply receives too little attention from prospective clinical trial sponsors. We could be doing a heck of a lot better." A discussion between Hedley Rees and our Chief Editor, Louis Garguilo.

Navigating Outsourced Pharmaceutical Testing Through Today's Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical shocks are reshaping outsourced pharmaceutical testing. Learn how procurement teams can strengthen resilience and protect continuity.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Rapid Formulation Pivot Preserves GLP Study Timeline

See how Altasciences’ integrated CDMO and nonclinical teams pivoted to capsule dosing to overcome formulation challenges, preserve a GLP study timeline, and avoid costly delays.

Reducing Cycle Time By 88% Through Strategic Solvent Replacement

Replacing methylene chloride in a slow, labor-intensive API step led to a single-solvent, one-pot process with a shorter reaction time and improved yield and purity.

Accelerating A Complex Cardiovascular Trial Via Coordinated Execution

Coordinating CRO, clinical supply, and central lab activities from the start shaped how a 1,500-site, 35-country cardiovascular outcomes trial moved ahead of plan on activation and enrollment.

Exploring The Need For Dose-Flexible Manufacturing

Regulatory pressure to study broader dose ranges is reshaping formulation strategy. This executive summary examines how early planning for dose flexibility reduces development risk and clinical delays.

From Compressed Timelines To AI: The Forces Redefining CDMO Success

Gain practical perspective on emerging capabilities, common sponsor challenges, and what will matter most as the CDMO landscape continues to evolve.

A Patented Process For Intermediates Useful For Upadacitinib

Discover how innovative and safer synthetic strategies can streamline the manufacture of Upadacitinib while addressing the complexity and safety challenges inherent in its key intermediates.

How High Drug Load Nanocrystalline Tablets Lower Pill Burden

We showcase the development of high drug load nanocrystal based tablets and prove that nanocrystals can match the pharmacokinetic performance of ASDs while reducing the overall pill burden.

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Webinar: Mitigating risk across the OSD lifecycle: How expert CDMO partnership can build early foundations for long-term success

Early development decisions can make or break an oral solid dosage (OSD) program. Join experts from Bora Pharmaceuticals and Corealis Pharma to explore how risk management, Quality by Design, and CDMO partnerships improve scalability, streamline technology transfer, and protect product quality. Learn how to identify challenges early and support commercialization. Click here to learn more.

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Solving Oral Solid Dose Formulation And Scale-Up Challenges

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