Jim Miller is president of PharmSource Information Services, Inc., and publisher of Bio/Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Report.
CMO Investors Have More Money Than Places to Spend It
CMO industry consolidation may be frustrated by a dearth of attractive assets.
CMOs Ride Continuing Strength of Small-Molecule Drug Sector
While biologics development grabs investor interest, small-molecule APIs still hold two-thirds of the drug-development pipeline.
Small-Molecule API CMOs Are Thriving
Despite emergence of biologics, small-molecule APIs benefit from industry growth.
CDMOs Move Slowly with Expansion Plans
Memories of tough economic times may discourage CDMOs from expanding capacity.
What’s Next for the CMO Industry?
What if the expanding pipeline isn’t enough to fuel CMO growth?
CDMOs Cautiously Address Expansion
While all market signs are pointing up, memories of past setbacks may discourage from expanding capacity.
Big Pharma Feeds Big CMO Growth
Big service providers get bigger faster thanks to Big Pharma.
More Evidence that Size Matters
Modest Expectations for CMOs and Biosimilars
Biosimilars may add a nice increment to the pipeline opportunities, for CMOs, but they are unlikely to be a bonanza for the industry.
Gauging the CMO Biosimilar Opportunity
Market forces may limit the success of CMOs.
European CDMOs Venture Into US Market
European CDMOs want into the US market, but limited options leave them on the outside, looking in.
CMO Exits Reduce Pharma Manufacturing Capacity
As the number of CMOs shrinks due to acquisitions, exits, compliance problems and a switch to proprietary products, the capacity available to industry is reduced.
Outside Looking In
European CDMOs want into the US market, but entry options are limited.
CMO Industry Thins Out
The trend of exits from the CMO industry looks to be gaining momentum.
Contract Services Ride High As Funding Floods Biopharma
The contract services industry?s success is largely a result of the improved financial environment, rather than an increased acceptance of outsourcing.
When Payers Refuse to Cover New Drugs, CMOs Take a Hit
More health systems are saying ?no? to reimbursements for new drugs; CMOs must adjust strategies.
Positive Outlook for Outsourcing
Contract services ride high as funding floods bio/pharma.
Health Systems Raise the Bar on Reimbursing New Drugs
As payers refuse to cover new drugs, CMOs take a hit.
Are CMOs Out of Synch With Market Realities?
Why can't the CMO industry break through to manufacture a greater share of drugs?
Stuck in Neutral
The CMO industry's value proposition is limiting its market penetration.
How Will CMO Ownership Changes Impact Market?
Changes in company ownership shake up the CMO industry.
Under New Ownership
Evolving R&D Model Pressures Contract Services Market
The R&D model is in transition and creating new demands on contract services providers.
Climate Change Drives New Opportunities in Outsourcing
Ongoing changes create new opportunities for CROs and CMOs.
R&D in Transition
Climate Change in Outsourcing
The Expense of Vision in Outsourcing
Practicality of implementation should be a part of vision in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
Outsourcing Partnerships for CMC Development
Are strategic partnerships in clinical research a model for CMC services?