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Pharma winners and losers in Q1
Despite headwinds, the first quarter of 2026 saw solid growth for the pharmaceutical industry overall, with eight of the top pharmas reporting double digit growth year-on-year.
Key leadership changes hit industry
Pharma bosses seem to be on the move again with significant hires, promotions and departures across companies
TODAY
Three big drugs start funding run
Pharma applications to be considered by an MSAC subcommittee, including one which was previously withdrawn
TODAY
Industry pain point finally solved?
Well-known pharma leader has developed an AI platform, specifically for Aussie pharma and it could transform industry
3 June
'One-in-a-million' exec departs
After 24 years and an impressive track record, this senior leader is leaving, with a former boss branding him a rare talent
3 June
Drug titan almost doubles wealth
Founder of Australia's generics giant has doubled his wealth in a year after a push into innovative medicine and consumer goods
3 June
Price cuts hit $168M in PBS brands
After less than a year on the ARTG, these generics have scored a PBS listing - slashing the price of three brands
2 June
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Aust added to drug licensing deal
Expanded licensing agreement set to see therapy delivered by unique 'Patchless Patch' technology, reach Australia
3 June
Who's signed this Sydney biotech?
Company announces it has licensed its product to a multi-billion dollar international pharma, but won't say which one just yet
3 June
GSK shuffles Govt Affairs team
Leader promoted into an international position - see which colleague has stepped into the Australian Govt Affairs & Policy role
2 June
Round 2: Blockbuster fight reignites
A pharma is dashing to the courts as drugs pulling in $164 million annually face a statutory price cut despite not facing generic competition
2 June
Ex-MA senior exec lands CEO role
Appointed inaugural CEO and described as 'a real get' for this organisation representing a high-profile sector of industry
2 June
Pfizer rolls dice on 12 cancer drugs
Doubling down in oncology with a deal worth up to US$10.5 billion with a Chinese biotech to develop a dozen new cancer therapies
2 June
June PBS listings unpacked
Changes to the PBS listings of a BTK and a bispecific T-cell engagers has been made alongside the introduction of an additional adrenaline autoinjector
1 June New to the PBS
TGA tick highlights genetic testing
Approval for a targeted drug shines a light on the need to increase community awareness of genetic testing
1 June
More Aussie pharma jobs go
This Big Pharma says its future depends on becoming even more resilient and agile in the face of mounting industry pressures
1 June
Who's won a June PBS listing?
Partnership unveiled to support the introduction, distribution, and education of the now subsidised medicine across Australia
1 June
New Parkinson's drug approved
Tick for a systemic transdermal treatment patch containing an active sponsored by another company for a different indication
1 June Approvals Action
Serious adverse event warning
After errors by doctors overseas, the TGA has issued a warning about the risks of incorrect administration of this drug
29 May
Industry pay stalls, feet get itchy
Average pay across Aussie pharma and life sciences stalls but that's not the only reason employees are eyeing other opportunities
29 May
Market leader falls for first time
ICYMI: There's been a major shift in industry's therapeutic focus with oncology toppled plus the other most popular stories this week
29 May Your Week in 5 minutes