Saturday, January 10, 2026

Pharma Reshoring 1-10-26

Dozens of major pharma companies, including Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, J&J, Novartis, and GSK, are significantly increasing U.S. manufacturing capacity for 2026 and beyond, with commitments totaling hundreds of billions ($270B+ reported) in new facilities and expansions, driven by tariffs, supply chain resilience, and geopolitical risk, with major investments focused on APIs, sterile injectables, and biologics, creating thousands of jobs.  

Key Players & Commitments (2025-2030+):

Eli Lilly: investment, ~$27B (expanding to $50B total spend) on new API/injectable plants, creating jobs.

AstraZeneca: Committing $50B to U.S. manufacturing/R&D by 2030 for critical treatments.

Johnson &Johnson: $2B biologics plant in NC; significant expansion.

Novartis: $23B planned for 10 U.S. sites.

GSK: Expanding U.S. footprint with new sites like Marietta, PA.

AbbVie: $195M for API expansion.

Genentech: Broke ground on a $700M NC facility. 

Why They're Reshoring:

Tariffs & Geopolitics: Reducing vulnerability to trade disputes and global instability.

Supply Chain Security: Ensuring critical drug availability (APIs, injectables).

Economic Incentives: Leveraging U.S. government initiatives and incentives.

Innovation: Bringing R&D and manufacturing closer together. 

What's Being Built:

More advanced API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) facilities.

Increased capacity for sterile injectables and biologics.

High-tech, automated plants to manage costs and increase adaptability. 

Outlook for 2026 & Beyond:

This trend is expected to continue, with significant capital flowing into U.S. pharma manufacturing infrastructure. The investments span 5-10 years, indicating a long-term strategic shift. 

As of 2026, at least 15 major pharmaceutical companies have announced significant multi-year reshoring and domestic expansion plans. This surge is driven by new policy pressures, including 100% tariffs on many imported branded drugs effective late 2025 and new federal supply chain security requirements. 

Key Companies & Commitments (2026 and Beyond)

Total pledged investments for U.S. manufacturing now exceed $480 billion over the next 4 to 10 years. 

Eli Lilly: Investing over $50 billion across multiple U.S. sites, including its new 24/7 continuous manufacturing facility in Indiana.

Johnson & Johnson: Pledged $55 billion through 2029 to expand domestic manufacturing, including a major biologics plant in North Carolina.

AstraZeneca: Committed $50 billion through 2030 for U.S. manufacturing and R&D to mitigate geopolitical supply chain risks.

GSK: Investing $30 billion over the next five years specifically for U.S.-based R&D and production.

Novartis: Committed $23 billion over five years with a target to produce 100% of its key medicines domestically.

Other Notable Participants: Bristol Myers Squibb ($40B), Gilead ($11B), AbbVie ($10B), and Roche ($1.25B) have also initiated major expansion or reshoring projects. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+many+us+pharma+companies+are+reshoring+manufacturing+to+the+us+in+2026+and+beyond

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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