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New Country boss hits goal, Day 1
This new Country Leader for Australia and New Zealand started in the new role yesterday - ticking a major career goal on her first day.
AusDoc expands footprint... again
Second national strategic partnership announced to broaden audience, this time targeting practice management professionals
TODAY
New Must-Have skills in pharma
White paper asks Australian pharma leaders to pinpoint the capabilities every pharma professional needs for the future
TODAY
BMS scores world first PBS win
Multi-indication PBS listing slashes wait time for access to two immunotherapies for patients with advanced or metastatic cancers
2 March
10 pharmas win March PBS listings
Companies win March PBS listings, with some even securing subsidy for more than one drug or for multiple indications
2 March New to the PBS
Hundreds apply for this pharma job
Recruiters are being swamped with applicants but it takes them just six to eight seconds to determine who makes the shortlist
27 February
Sales are booming for these drugs
Just a dozen drugs accounted for almost half of the increased R/PBS spending in 2025, as innovation become available to patients
27 February
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Govt funding fail costing $45B
The costs of not treating this condition in Australia far outweigh the costs of addressing it, according to a new report
TODAY
Art Show spotlights disease impact
Pharma-sponsored Art Competition Awards ceremony provides leaders with the tools for "practical, achievable workplace action"
TODAY
Perfect storm attacks exclusivity
Companies will lose exclusivity a lot sooner thanks to recent changes in the patent landscape with new legal strategies needed
2 March
Lilly sends obesity pill win to TGA
Company's quest to be the first to bring a GLP-1 pill to Australia has been bolstered with landmark study results against rival, Novo
2 March
First rival for antipsychotic med
First generic of an antipsychotic medicine approved plus a new drug strength for an Astellas medicine which won a PBAC nod last year
2 March Approvals Action
Pharma year kicks off at full burn
ICYMI: Industry feeling the strain of working multiple roles and working long hours plus the other most popular stories this week
27 February Your Week in 5 Minutes
Rookie outshines blockbuster
This newcomer has shown superiority to one of the world's biggest drugs, adding another competitor to an already hot market
27 February
Call for action on rare disease
Organisations across Asia Pacific have joined MSD in calling for action on a rare disease that affects thousands of Australians
27 February
Aussie leader wins global award
Recognised with the highest honour for not only delivering excellence but for building community, elevating others, and driving impact
26 February
Global piles on pressure for growth
How ANZ leaders can meet growth expected by boards, global leadership and shareholders despite squeezed budgets
26 February
Aussie market next for pain drug
Non-opioid pain patch marketed in the US and Europe headed Down Under following new licensing agreement
26 February
Aussie execs landing new roles
New hires, big promotions plus a well-known leader launches an advisory firm in the latest employment moves across pharma
26 February
Hyped drug fails to reach Aust
Company voluntarily pulls drug accepted for TGA review in 2023, from all markets after an uphill commercialisation battle
26 February
Oncologists rank favourite pharmas
Perception survey reveals HCPs in oncology favour pharmas with a broad portfolio of drugs rather than a single blockbuster
25 February