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Leading CDMO Companies in Ireland: Your Complete Guide to Contract Manufacturing in 2026
A comprehensive guide to the top CDMO companies in Ireland - from Hovione and Thermo Fisher in Cork to EirGen Pharma in Waterford and HiTech Health in Galway. Full profiles, capabilities, certifications, and facilities of Ireland's leading contract development and manufacturing organizations.
Regulatory Affairs
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Issues Major Recall for Duloxetine Capsules
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has initiated a voluntary recall of hundreds of thousands of bottles of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules due to the presence of nitrosamine impurities exceeding FDA limits.
Pharmaceutical
Enterprise Ireland Reports Record €38.86bn in Exports: What It Means for Indigenous Life Sciences
Enterprise Ireland has announced record total exports of €38.86 billion. With the Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences sector surging by 14% to €13.16 billion, we analyse what this means for Ireland's homegrown pharma ecosystem.
Biotechnology
Council Agrees Mandate on Measures to Advance Biotech Innovation in the EU
The Council has agreed its position on targeted amendments to health legislation that seek to boost innovation in the EU's biotechnology sector, updating rules on genetically modified micro-organisms and organ processing.
Regulatory Affairs
Consumer Watchdog Launches Major Probe into Retail Pharmacy Sector Pricing
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched a comprehensive market study into Ireland's retail pharmacy sector, targeting opaque pricing practices and a lack of competition.
Pharmaceutical
Ireland in the Crosshairs: How New U.S. Tax Rules and Trade Policies Threaten the Irish Pharma Boom
New U.S. disclosure regulations and aggressive "America First" trade policies from the Trump administration have exposed the massive tax payments of U.S. pharmaceutical giants in Ireland, placing the country's fiscal stability under intense scrutiny.
Pharmaceutical
The EU Pharma Package and Critical Medicines Act: What Global Companies Need to Know in 2026
The European Union's new General Pharmaceutical Legislation and the Critical Medicines Act have been finalized, representing the most significant overhaul of European medicines law in over two decades. Here is what global companies must know to adapt.
Biotechnology
The European Biotech Act 2026: A Catalyst for Competitiveness and Innovation in Health Biotechnology
The European Commission has proposed the European Biotech Act to turbocharge the EU's health biotechnology sector, streamline regulations, and regain global competitiveness against the US and China.
Pharmaceutical
Avectas: Engineering the Future of Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Recognizing the critical industry bottleneck in scalable cell therapy production, Avectas has announced a landmark collaboration with CCRM and OmniaBio to evaluate its innovative manufacturing platform.
Clinical Trials
Navigating Challenges in Oncology: Jazz Pharmaceuticals and PharmaMar Stay Committed Despite Phase 3 Setback
In the rigorous and highly demanding landscape of oncology research, scientific progress is often non-linear. Recently, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its partner PharmaMar announced that their Phase 3 trial evaluating Zepzelca did not meet its primary endpoint.
LinkedIn
How to Create a LinkedIn Profile Using AI: The 2026 Guide for Life Science Professionals
Step-by-step guide to building a standout LinkedIn profile using ChatGPT and AI tools - written for pharma, biotech, and MedTech professionals in Ireland. Includes copy-paste AI prompts for every section.
Regulatory Affairs
Landmark Agreements on Medicine Pricing and Supply Target 180-Day Turnaround by 2029
The Irish government signs major new Framework Agreements with MFI and IPHA, aiming to reduce patient wait times for innovative treatments to 180 days by 2029.