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Roche GM takes tough line on Aussie TV
Roche Australia GM Nic Horridge appeared on ABC TV last night branding a Government-requested price cut for the company's MS drug as "unrealistic" and impossible to achieve as the delisting threat deepens.
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
TODAY
Inside MA's kids cancer roundtable
Roundtable discussions convened in partnership with the Children's Cancer Institute will contribute to a white paper
TODAY
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
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
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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
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
Which company has the best MSLs?
Although the race was neck-and-neck, one company came out on top, according to a survey of oncologists in the US
10 July
Next up: a weight loss implant
First there were injections, then pills. Now Novo Nordisk is taking convenience for patients to the next level with weight loss implants
10 July
Star shines light on RSV risk
GSK teams up with well-known actress to raise awareness about the dangers of RSV for older Australians
10 July
Butler fires a delisting warning shot
Minister sends a message loud and clear to both PBAC and two pharmas as public pressure mounts over feared PBS delisting
9 July
GM tells why it was time to resign
In a heartfelt goodbye, this country leader has spoken about the personal "sliding door moment" that led to her decision to leave
9 July