Newsletter | May 15, 2026

05.15.26 -- With CDMOs Like This, Who Needs Biotechs?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Low-Bioburden Powders For Terminal Sterilization

Low‑bioburden powders for reconstitution demand strict microbial control, advanced formulation, and specialized manufacturing, making CDMO expertise vital for modern biopharma.

Round Tablet Compression Tooling — To Key Or Not To Key The Punches

What makes the keying in tablet compression tooling, specifically in tablet punches, so important to the tablet manufacturing processes?

Manufacturing With A Highly Potent API For An Ophthalmic Indication

Explore how Altasciences safely develops and manufactures HPAPIs in this case study, featuring nano-milled ophthalmic suspension, advanced containment strategies, and integrated solutions.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

With CDMOs Like This, Who Needs Biotechs?

The question struck like a thunderbolt, writes chief editor Louis Garguilo. “Where are CDMOs going with all this?” asked Edward Ahn, CEO, Medipost, Inc., referring to the remarkable growth of some CDMOs. “When CDMOs aim to offer every service, capability, and the requisite capacities for an entire drug life cycle – from discovery to clinic to commercialization – what’s actually left for a biotech sponsor to do?” A forward discussion on an evolving outsourcing dynamic.

How Generic Pharma Manufacturers Can Rebuild Margins Inside The Four Walls

The pricing dynamics for generic drugs turns formerly attractive products into high-volume, low-margin commodities. Lean and Six Sigma in four key areas can unlock efficiencies.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Navigating High-Potency OSD Manufacturing

Learn how containment strategy, process design, and early risk‑based decisions influence operator protection, compliance, and long‑term manufacturing success as potency levels continue to rise.

From Powder To Particles With Jet Milling

Gain valuable insights into the jet milling process and Quality by Design approach for inhalation drug delivery and their potential applications in drug development.

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.

A CDMO Is The Nexus Between Green Chemistry And Commercialization

Modern R&D transforms sustainability from an optional add-on into a strategic optimization tool, enhancing cost-efficiency, speed to market, and process intensification for drug developers.

SOLUTIONS

From Formulation To Global Supply: Mastering Oral Solid Development

Product Development Services (PDS) For Steriles

Expanding Possibilities In Small‑Molecule Drug Products

Tailored Packaging Solutions From Trials To Commercial Launch

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPABILITIES UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capabilities. See for yourself why this virtual event has become a wildly popular resource to identify options for your development and manufacturing needs.

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