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Ex-J&J staffer sued for secrets 'theft'
Johnson & Johnson is suing a former Medical Affairs leader claiming industrial espionage over the alleged theft of 7000 confidential documents following a bad performance review.
Manufacturing site inks deal
First Aussie commercial viral-vector manufacturing site enters agreement with a company well-known to Big Pharma
TODAY
Fresh fallout from PBAC rejections
Aside from the clear impact on patients, PBAC rejections are taking a human toll on staffers within pharma companies
TODAY
Novo slapped with Warning Letter
The TGA is "considering issues raised" in an FDA warning letter to Novo Nordisk over unreported semaglutide safety signals
19 March
20 drugs jostle for April PBS slots
Eight new drugs could make their first appearance on the PBS next month along with a first biosimilar and a raft of new indications
19 March
'Bad juju' crashes Aussie company
A delayed announcement of a trial discontinuation has wiped 90 per cent from this company's market cap
18 March
World's top drug, by a loophole
This drug brought in a handsome haul last year and seemed to be holding a comfortable lead but was it a win on a technicality?
18 March
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Who's back in Aust for a new role?
After six years in Canada - and 25 years at Roche - this high-flyer has been snapped up by a rival company for a newly-created role
TODAY
Copy of popular ADHD drug ticked
TGA approves the first generic version of an ADHD drug, which saw a 29 per cent year-on-year increase in pre-rebate PBS benefits
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CEO's $29 million Swan Song
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20 March
A dozen drugs hit listing limbo
ICYMI: Twelve drugs from the PBAC's November meeting stall plus the other most popular stories this week
20 March Your Week in 5 Minutes
Companies ready to file new drugs
Novel drugs and new indications are set to be filed in Australia after the TGA handed out the first pathways for registration for 2026
20 March
A-list attends Sanofi office opening
Official opening of the company's new Aussie headquarters in Barangaroo, caps off the milestone move from Macquarie Park
20 March
Novo rolls out Aussie-first recycling
Company signs a memorandum of understanding with pharmacies and hospitals to cut waste and keep valuable materials out of landfill
20 March
Oncology-focused team launches
An Australian duo have joined forces to offer pharma and biotech a single, coordinated team to accelerate clinical trials
19 March
Global high-flyer lands Aussie gig
Ex-J&J, Sanofi and Takeda exec appointed to drive international approvals and sales, expanding this product range to 10 countries
19 March
Who's taken home an MA Award?
The industry body has recognised those showing capability, professionalism, and commitment to ethical practice
19 March
Locals improve CAR T therapy
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18 March
PBAC lets slip reason for 'go-slow'
The PBAC has revealed why it is dragging its heels in recommending a much-in-demand class of drugs, instead aiming for a "slow roll-out"
18 March
Australia lines up for RNA first
US company hopes to secure approval for its lead product in Australia within the next 12 months, and in other major markets in 2027
18 March
Novo CEO taps Australia to lead
Before shaking hands with Danish Royalty, Novo CEO Mike Doustdar touted an 'Australian-made' solution to the obesity epidemic
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