As more drug companies adopt comparative effectiveness studies, drug supply professionals are challenged with sourcing and managing comparator drugs. This ebook examines research from the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, and reviews the pros and cons of the transactional and strategic comparator sourcing models to aid in the development of effective sourcing approaches. Special considerations, and commonly encountered issues in biologics sourcing are discussed. In addition, areas to consider in equivalence testing for comparability are reviewed.
Drug Solutions Podcast: Novel Drug Delivery Approaches: Refining AAV Vector Deliveries
May 30th 2025In this podcast episode, we discuss novel approaches to drug delivery, specifically regarding adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, as viewed by two industry experts who recently exhibited at the annual ASGCT meeting.
Transformations in Drug Development for Cell and Gene Therapies
March 28th 2025As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.