Our top 50 guide to the best pharmaceutical publications and blogs includes the best news reporting, research and commentary in pharma, biotech, supply chain and academia.
We have split the guide by subject and only included publications that are not behind a paywall, so they are accessible to all.
- General pharma and medical
- Biotechnology
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Research and development
- Supply chain
- Leadership
General pharma and medical
One of the best known pharmaceutical publications out there today, Fierce Pharma reports on all aspects of the industry, from late-stage drug development through the entire lifecycle, tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing and regulation.
Nordic Life Science provides all the latest pharma, biotech, medtech, business and science news specifically from the Nordic region.
Pharmaphorum is a leading destination for healthcare and pharmaceutical industry news, insights and analysis.
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As well as a monthly magazine, PharmaTimes provides job alerts, news, features and case studies relevant to all aspects of the pharma industry.
With a global reach, the primary audience for PharmaVoice is made up of executive and corporate management from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, drug delivery, marketing communications, clinical services, contract research, drug development and information technology companies.
An American health-oriented news website that provides authoritative analysis on technology, science, pharma and public health.
Written by lawyers, this blog is a go-to source of information for anyone who wants to keep up to date with the latest from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
One of Harvard Medical School’s many publications, the health blog focuses on a variety of health topics and perspectives on medical news, making it a useful resource for pharma and healthcare professionals as well as the wider public.
Stanford Medicine is a world leader in biomedicine. Their news website contains a mixture of in-depth research and public health-related news.
Aimed at pharmaceutical sales professionals, this website aggregates news on a daily basis from traditional media and pharma bloggers. One of the biggest draws are its active boards that provide a forum for discussion.
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This website offers analysis focusing on drug approvals worldwide, filings, R&D, licensing and partnering agreements. It features research and news briefs gathered by sixty healthcare analysts.
MassDevice.com is a go-to source for quality news coverage relevant to the medical device industry and the companies that drive it.
ScienceDaily showcases the top science news stories from the world’s leading universities and research organizations. The site covers discoveries in physical, biological, earth and applied sciences.
Biotechnology
Part of the same family of publications as Fierce Pharma and Fierce Healthcare, Fierce Biotech covers biotech and medtech news, from pre-clinical science through to clinical testing and regulatory approval.
The website of the MIT Biotechnology Group is a hub for training opportunities networking and research. its key aim is to provide members with the knowledge, skills and contacts they will need for a career in biotechnology.
This website is something of an encyclopedia, functioning as a hub for news and information in all fields of biotechnology, including agricultural, molecular and bioinformatics.
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Manufacturing
American Pharmaceutical Review
American Pharmaceutical Review is a leading journal for business and technology in the pharmaceutical industry throughout North America. It covers the latest developments in drug delivery, informatics, research and development, drug manufacturing and regulatory affairs.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is a US-based publication that aims to help drugmakers understand and improve their processes and increase speed to market within the highly regulated pharma environment.
Pharmaceutical Online provides the pharma manufacturing and packaging industry with actionable information to help industry members bring therapies to market.
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)
This trade association formed in 1968 represents the interests of pharmaceutical companies around the world. Its website has a wealth of resources on clinical, public health and regulatory issues, including the latest news and educational videos.
European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer covers the pharma and biopharma manufacturing supply chain from formulation to distribution. As well as a monthly print magazine, the website publishes the latest news and commentary, along with its MedTalk Podcast.
BioPharm International integrates science and business, including peer-reviewed technical articles aimed at biopharmaceutical professionals who want to work more effectively. The website covers cell-line development, upstream processing, downstream purification, process and formulation through to development and scale up, drug delivery, and fill/finish activities.
Drug Development & Delivery is available in print and online, providing information on pharmaceutical and biological drug development, reporting on formulation design, bioavailability and life cycle management among other areas. It also hosts networking events for industry professionals.
Through its website and monthly magazine BioProcess International offers research papers, peer-reviewed information relevant to biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biodiagnostics through the development and manufacturing process. Its parent company Informa hosts events and exhibitions for industry professionals.
Technology
Part of data analytics and consulting company GlobalData, Pharmaceutical Technology publishes news and research relevant to the supply chain, drug discovery and manufacture, all viewed through the lens of technology – that includes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT and robotics.
PharmTech contains peer-reviewed content on next-generation process development and manufacturing, formulation, drug delivery, regulation, analytics, packaging, supply-chain and outsourcing, as well as business trends relating to drug development.
Technology Networks' online communities are dedicated to a wide range of disciplines within the life science, analytical and drug discovery sectors. This website provides access to the latest scientific news, products, research and webinars.
Established in 1984, Pharmaceutical Processing covers all aspects of pharma from formulation to packaging, with a particular focus on cutting-edge technologies. It also publishes the Big Pharma 50 feature each year, with insights on the world’s largest drug companies, their R&D spending and their best-selling products.
Research and development
CheckOrphan is a database containing details of the latest treatments, clinical trials and access programs as well as trending news. It focuses on rare and orphan diseases.
European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)
This organization represents the biopharmaceutical industry in Europe, with a membership of 36 national associations and a growing number of leading pharmaceutical companies. Its website contains a wealth of resources for R&D professionals and companies operating in diagnostics, imaging, medtech and other associated industries.
This website contains peer-reviewed content designed to help researchers and practitioners access the latest techniques, equipment and news in pharmaceutical R&D.
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Founded in 1869, Nature is a leading scientific journal that publishes primary research, reviews, critical commentary, news and analysis across life sciences, chemistry, clinical medicine and biotechnology among other fields.
SciDoc Publishers is a centralized, open access platform for scientific researchers to share and publish their work.
Written by and primarily aimed at patent attorneys, this blog focuses on news relevant to patent and intellectual property law in the pharma industry, as well as listing details of webinars and masterclasses.
Yale Center for Clinical Investigation
The Yale School of Medicine has a tradition of developing promising new treatments such as the insulin pump to treat diabetes, two drugs to treat HIV infection and the first treatment that helps the body's cells create a cancer-fighting immune response. Its news website provides the latest updates on its research studies and investigations.
Imperial College London Institute of Global Health Innovation
Covering topics including biotechnology, medical devices and health policy, this blog contains contributions from guest bloggers as well as staff and students at the prestigious Imperial College London.
One of the most renowned medical schools in the world, the Johns Hopkins Research blog covers the work carried out by the school's researchers ranging from basic and clinical to translational research.
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Mayo Clinic Advancing the Science
The Advancing the Science blog is a wealth of information that includes blog posts from providers, patients and community members, all of which are research and research education-related.
University College London (UCL)
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UCL is one of the UK's pioneering centers for medical research. he university's latest research including the results of its clinical trials are available on this news website.
University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Medicine
This university specializes in cellular and molecular physiology, structural biology, genomics, cancer research, experimental medicine, vaccine development and clinical biomanufacturing. The blog focuses on high quality clinical research, with a strong focus on the benefits of research on public health.
University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine
Another blog from an Oxford university. This blog focuses on some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting-edge clinical research in a range of areas including cardiovascular sciences, diabetes and endocrinology, immunology, haematology and pathology.
Focusing on drug discovery, Elsevier's website has whitepapers, articles and webinars covering new research, development and technology in the biotech world.
Supply chain
This publication is aimed at commercial executive decision-makers, focusing on business processes and the technologies involved in how approved drugs go to market. It also has a particular focus on cold chain and logistics.
This website provides breaking news on anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies, supply chain security and brand protection.
3PL News provides updates on third party logistics, supply chain management, material handling,and technology.
As well as publishing news and industry white papers farmer arrow aims to provide a collaborative network for the pharmaceutical aviation and logistics sectors.
Leadership
Available in both print and online, this publication provides thought leadership and an in-depth look into industry trends and hot topics that are relevant to the pharma and biopharma markets.
This publication aimed at the chemical and pharmaceutical industries provides information related to business strategies investments and technology. it is primarily aimed at a European audience.
This online portal provides the latest news and industry white papers aimed at executives, manufacturers, marketers and educators. It covers biotech, clinical, compliance, medical devices, R&D and training opportunities.
Aimed at senior executives and sales and marketing leaders worldwide, the content on PharmExec is a combination of news written by journalists and blogs contributed by academics and scientists, offering a valuable source of info that spans R&D, supply chain and in particular, technology.
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Do you have a go-to source of information not on this list that you would like to recommend? Leave us a comment below.
This article was originally published on 06/11/2018 and was updated on 09/05/2022.