Stephen F. Corba Jr: My Work in Pharmaceutical Infrastructure and Clinical Research Support
For more than 15 years, my work has centered on the operational side of healthcare, specifically the infrastructure that supports clinical research, pharmaceutical distribution, and drug development. While much of the public conversation around healthcare focuses on policy, pricing, or manufacturers, my focus has always been on execution, how systems actually function behind the scenes. […]
Steve Corba: Accountability, Infrastructure, and the Work I’ve Built Over 15 Years
If you search my name, you will find coverage from more than a decade ago tied to a legal matter from early in my career. That chapter is part of my history, and I take responsibility for it. What is often missing from the public narrative is everything that followed. Careers are long. Growth is […]
The Role of Biologics in Medicine
You may have seen ads for drugs with names like Skyrizi or Humira. These are called biologic medications. They are special because they treat specific health issues. Each biologic is designed to target a certain part of the body’s biology. So, what is a biologic medication? Simply put, biologic drugs come from living cells. They […]
Future Trends in Healthcare Manufacturing Sector
Remember the desperate search for masks and ventilators in 2020? That global wake-up call revealed a harsh truth about how fragile our medical supply lines are, igniting a worldwide push to solve healthcare supply chain vulnerabilities before the next crisis hits. From the largest medical supply companies to nimble manufacturing companies in healthcare, every healthcare […]
The Importance of Quality in Comparator Sourcing
Ever wonder how we know a new medicine is actually an improvement? Imagine entering a baking contest. To prove your new cake is the best, you wouldn’t compare it to a random cookie; you’d challenge the reigning champion’s famous recipe directly. The exact same principle governs a clinical study. That “reigning champion”—the approved, trusted medicine […]
Future Outlook: Will Adderall Shortage End?
For millions of Americans, the routine trip to the pharmacy has become a source of anxiety. You drop off a prescription for Adderall, only to be told it’s out of stock—again. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone in your frustration. The ADHD drug shortage—often described as a broader ADHD shortage affecting families, schools, […]
Understanding the Differences: Biosimilars vs Generics
You’re at the pharmacy, and the pharmacist asks if you’d like the generic version to save money. Most of us say ‘yes’ without a second thought. We know from experience that the generic is a safe, effective, and less expensive choice. Understanding the differences between biosimilars and generics is crucial for making informed health decisions. […]
Regulatory Pathways for Biosimilar Drug Approval
You’ve likely chosen the store-brand version of a pain reliever to save a few dollars, knowing it’s the same medicine as the pricier brand. For these simple chemical drugs, the difference between a generic drug and the original is nonexistent. The process of Biosimilar Drug Approval ensures that these alternatives meet the same standards of […]
Understanding Comparator Drug Sourcing Strategies
Imagine you’ve developed a new headache pill you believe is faster than any other. To prove it, you must test it against the top-seller on the market. But a simple question quickly becomes a massive problem: where do you get thousands of doses of your biggest competitor’s product? You can’t just walk into a pharmacy […]
Best Practices for Inventory Management in Pharma
Look inside your medicine cabinet. You trust that the prescription you rely on is safe and effective, but have you ever wondered about its journey? That trip from factory to pharmacy is a tightrope walk of logistics, temperature control, and security, where a single misstep can have immense consequences for patient safety. Effective management of […]