Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Bianca Odron

Woodberry Packaging has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis, strengthening pharmaceutical packaging capability, accredited carton manufacturing and supply chain resilience across the UK and Ireland while supporting long-term growth in regulated healthcare markets.

Author: Bianca Odron

BioPharmaChem Skillnet joins the Pharma Industry Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing its government-supported and enterprise-led approach to workforce development across Ireland's biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors. Through industry-informed training, collaborative partnerships and tailored learning solutions, BioPharmaChem Skillnet continues to support the skills, capability and leadership needed to strengthen the future of Ireland's life sciences workforce.

Author: Bianca Odron

Looking back at the Women in Pharma Awards 2026, Liz Allan of Exyte was recognised with the Best Engineering and Manufacturing Operations Leadership award for her vision-led and people-first approach to delivering major global projects.

Author: Bianca Odron

Revisiting the Life Sciences Industry Awards 2026, Delcath Systems was recognised with the Patient Impact Award for its CHEMOSAT drug delivery platform, designed to deliver targeted high-dose chemotherapy directly to the liver while reducing systemic exposure.

Author: Bianca Odron

Zymeworks' $929 million acquisition of Dublin-headquartered Theravance Biopharma, retaining $2.5 billion in Irish tax attributes, signals how Ireland's fiscal architecture shapes global pharma deal structures in ways policymakers must actively manage.

Author: Bianca Odron

Orifarm has agreed to sell its vitamins, minerals and supplements portfolio to Stada as the Danish company sharpens focus on pharmaceuticals and strengthens its long-term strategy around affordable medicines across Europe.

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland has introduced legislation allowing pharmacists to renew eligible contraception prescriptions, aiming to improve access, reduce pressure on GP services and expand community pharmacy involvement in ongoing medicines management.

Author: Bianca Odron

Roche’s remediation programme at its former Clarecastle manufacturing site has exceeded €207 million as environmental works continue ahead of a planned 2027 completion and preparations begin to attract future industrial investment to the location.

Author: Bianca Odron

CEVA Logistics, a global third-party logistics leader, joins the Pharma Industry Awards as Platinum Sponsor, bringing extensive expertise across pharma, biotech and temperature-sensitive supply chains to support excellence across the sector. With a patient-first approach and deep experience in compliant healthcare logistics, CEVA Logistics continues to help pharmaceutical organisations move critical products safely, reliably and efficiently across global markets.

Author: Bianca Odron

From June 2026, updated USP <901> requirements introduce mandatory asbestos testing for pharmaceutical-grade talc, putting batch release at risk for manufacturers who are not yet compliant. SGS offers the integrated testing solution solid-dose manufacturers need to meet this deadline with confidence.