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15 drugs jostle for November PBS listings
Among the 15-strong list are nine drugs vying to become the first to secure subsidy after being recommended at the PBAC's July 2026 meeting
Regulatory & Reimbursement
Rare disease drugs head for Australia
The TGA has handed out eight orphan drug designations in the past quarter, with three of them targeting the same kidney disease.
Regulatory & Reimbursement
PBAC tweaks November Agenda
One submission withdrawn, a couple of newcomers join the list and a potentially eye-opening DUSC analysis deferred as PBAC readies for its next meeting in a fortnight
Regulation & Legal
Counter-claim alleges false advertising by accuser
A bitter court battle is heating up with two companies now accusing each other of misleading advertising over claims about side effects and speed of absorption
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Who's scored a seat on the Medicines Australia Board?
Medicines Australia has named two high-profile company leaders as the newest additions to the Board, after Country Leadership changes mid-year resulted in departures
Featured
Is it time for pharma to boycott PBAC?
A high-profile former Senior Health Department official turned patient advocate has called on the pharmaceutical industry to force the Government to take HTA reform seriously by withholding all submissions from the PBAC
Regulatory & Reimbursement
Sept PBAC: Winners and Losers
Two out of three companies hoping to cut a path to a broad listing were told the preliminary info they provided didn't cut it, according to outcomes from September's Intracycle Meeting
Regulatory & Reimbursement
Second generic targets $113M drug
A second company has registered a copycat of a cancer drug across all tablet blister strengths, turning up the heat on the originator brand
Industry & Companies
How much do pharmas earn in Australia?
A report released by the ATO has revealed the total income declared in Australia for all pharmas who brought in at least a hundred million dollars. See the list
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Leader flies a new flag for industry
After 30 years working in innovative medicine companies, the decision for Nikki Lorenz to become a champion of the generics and biosimilars industry was a surprisingly easy one
Regulation & Legal
No fine after 'disparaging a rival' investigation
While this pharma has staved off a potentially hefty fine, it has agreed to a tough, legally binding agreement after an EU antitrust case
Industry & Companies
It's official: this Aussie pharma knows how to celebrate
Recognised as a Great Place to Work for the fifth time, this company blitzed the benchmarks across four measures with a standout result for celebrating special events.
Industry & Companies
Pharmas go on $11B buying binge
Five companies have splashed cash on new assets to build out their current portfolios, with one hoping a Virtual Human AI platform will uncover transformative therapeutics
Regulation & Legal
HCP bungles trigger updates to two vaccine PIs
Product information updates for two jabs after reports of incorrect preparation and administration, which may result in the recall of patients for re-vaccination
Regulatory & Reimbursement
If you want a broad listing, ask the patients
The PBAC has updated the guidelines for pharmas seeking multi-cancer listings, looking for information beyond the clinical
Regulation & Legal
Troubled $33M drug withdrawn from Australia
Following reports of eight deaths overseas, allegations trial results were manipulated plus regulatory action in the UK and Europe, this drug is coming off the market
Pipeline & Intellectual Property
Roadblock hits plans to shore up the world's biggest drug
A strategy to protect market share for this oncology juggernaut has run into a major roadblock overseas and the same legal hurdle could hit Australia too
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Aussie GM reveals success secrets in new book
GSK's Australian Country Leader Andrew Thomas tells how being open to 'taking a shot' created a global high-flying career and offers tips on how pharma professionals can get ahead, in a new book called Work Fame
Regulatory & Reimbursement
Gene therapy rollout: Australia next in line?
A US company is ramping up its Australian commercialisation efforts for a gene therapy that won the Best Product for Orphan Disease at the 2026 Prix Galien UK Awards
Patients
Advocates fight to keep Richard Scolyer’s vision alive
Exactly one year after the late Professor challenged Australia to bring the same ambition to brain cancer that helped transform advanced melanoma, advocates are back at Parliament House
Government & Policy
Fixing kids' medicine access in Australia
A UCB-sponsored report into the failings of paediatric medicine funding was launched in Parliament House today, attended by the heads of the Standing Committee on Health
Jobs & Workplace
Why 'job hugging' is risky in pharma
It's been a tough few years in pharma but this Australian recruitment expert warns that staying put in your current role just for job security is riskier than you think
Pipeline & Intellectual Property
Launch on hold pending legal fight
This company has two generics ready to launch but has agreed to hold off ahead of a court hearing next year in which a franchise worth $170M will be challenged
Awards
Aussie pioneer lands $50K Novo prize
Pioneering contributions to help eliminate malaria has earned this scientist Novo's coveted Young Women in Science Award plus $50K to continue her research
Jobs & Workplace
Fresh starts dominate latest job moves
Talent movements across industry include a new role after redundancy, a move to a new country and leaving a company after 18 years
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