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Who owns the next blockbuster?

The current crop of top-valued investigational drug candidates could rake in combined global sales of US$50 billion in 2032, if successfully launched. See the list.

Aussie deal struck on biosimilar
Two pharmas have signed an agreement to commercialise a biosim, which may see a drug move closer to a PBS listing
TODAY
Next on NEXT: A drug's life
The Summit will undertake something no pharma event in Australia has ever done before, putting industry in the driver's seat
TODAY
Medscape
Medscape
Roche GM's tough line on Aussie TV
Roche Australia's General Manager Nic Horridge has branded a Govt-requested price cut as unrealistic and unreasonable on ABC TV
15 July
Who's on the highest paid Aussie CEO list?
CEOs spanning biotech, medtech, and pharma distribution are among the highest-paid ASX-listed CEOs, a new report shows
15 July
Aussie lands international role
A promotion plus and airline ticket for this executive who has landed a top gig based in the company's office in Greece
15 July
Is the Pharma Rep dead? No way
After much speculation that the pharma rep is 'dead' a survey of Australian doctors shows it's certainly not over yet for field teams
14 July
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Manufacturer and biotech team up
Sydney's Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility to collaborate on development of a gene therapy to restore sight
15 July
Inside MA's kids cancer roundtable
Roundtable discussions convened in partnership with the Children's Cancer Institute will contribute to a white paper
15 July
Wave of rare disease drugs hit TGA
These pharmas have less than six months to file their drugs and reap the benefits of the TGA's pathway
14 July
Novo serves a branding ace
In a high-profile campaign, 30 players at Wimbledon wore Novo branding on their shirts, delivering a major boost to the company's visibility
14 July
Who's bested two Big Pharmas?
Swedish rare disease specialist beat out giants Roche and Novo Nordisk to be named the best by this cohort of patients
14 July
Shortage of chemo drugs extended
Pharma notifies TGA that shortages of its chemotherapies, which started in March are set to continue, some until mid-December
14 July
Redundancy fears grip pharma
Industry coaching expert reveals growing stress among pharma professionals as redundancies roll out across industry
13 July
Ex-J&J leader lands CEO role
Gemma Hudson has taken a new leadership role covering Australia and New Zealand during a "significant time" for the industry
13 July
Four drugs hit with first copycats
TGA approves the first generics of four drugs, one targeting a $233M brand while another steps into a space where the originator has left
13 July
New player moves into CSL patch
Sydney facility ready for TGA assessment as this company prepares to enter a market long dominated by the Aussie giant
13 July
20yr road to approval finally ends
A treatment previously available only via special access has officially been registered in Australia, ending a 20-year wait
13 July
Novartis settles case with Zeller
Company announces a legal case against its former ANZ Country President launched in March has been resolved out of court
10 July
Doctors name fave vax makers
HCPs have dramatically increased support for vaccine manufacturers, but now pharma needs to adapt their messaging to a changed environment
10 July
General Managers on the move
ICYMI: More senior leadership changes with one GM appointed while another departs plus the other popular stories this week
10 July
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