Biopharma, Traditional Pharma Face Different Supply-Chain Issues in Pandemic

The primary difference between biopharmaceuticals and traditional pharmaceuticals is the method by which the drugs are produced. Biopharmaceuticals are manufactured in living organisms such as bacteria, yeast and mammalian cells, whereas traditional pharmaceuticals are manufactured through a series of chemical synthesis. This difference in biopharma vs traditional pharma manufacturing process makes for unique supply chain issues for North American.