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On the edge: Here comes the $550B cliff

An industry-wide, monster patent cliff fall will hit pharma in the next four years and even one of the world's newest blockbusters is not safe

Industry & Companies

Pharma backs Australia’s World Cup campaign

A company has announced its sponsorship of the Poweroos, saying the partnership reflects a broader commitment to supporting people living with rare and neuromuscular conditions

Regulation & Legal

Which specialists are embracing AI?

A survey including Australian doctors has revealed which HCPs have the highest trust in AI tools - and which specialties are not AI fans as the TGA investigates regulations in the space

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Call for accelerated rare cancers pathway

Rare Cancers Australia is calling for a raft of reforms, including reducing the median time from TGA approval of a medicine to PBS listing from 639 days to just 60

Leadership & People

Butler sidesteps 'future PM' speculation

Minister deftly sidesteps questions about growing speculation he is the Labor Party's "leader-in-waiting" when Anthony Albanese's time as PM comes to an end

Industry & Companies

GM says Australia cannot afford to fall behind

The BMS Patient & Parliament Summit will be held in Canberra today with urgent action needed for patients who fear they won't survive the wait for treatment

Regulatory & Reimbursement

PBS election sweetener pays off for voters

New figures released by the Department of Health shows more than one million women have accessed newly PBS listed medicines since March 2025

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Patients pick best pharma but there's a problem

When it comes to favourite pharmas, one company is a clear standout according to this patient cohort which says industry's overall corporate reputation has improved... except in one crucial area

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Jobs & Workplace

Redundancies hit pharma spin-off

Jobs have been cut following a recent field force review with changes made to ensure the company's customer coverage model reflects an evolving market

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Medicine moves to OTC to ease access issues

A previously prescription-only drug has hit the shelves as a pharmacy drug, with the hope it will increase awareness of the ability to treat symptoms

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Pharma promotes exec to Country Lead

High-flyer has been promoted to Country Lead, taking responsibility for heading the company's innovative medicines business in Australia

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Regulatory & Reimbursement

TGA approval lands in the nick of time

A new asthma treatment set to be considered for PBS funding at the PBAC's intracycle meeting this month has been approved for use in Australia

Jobs & Workplace

Pharma bosses call out work-life balance

Two senior pharma executives - one a former Aussie GM - have called out perfect work-life balance as an unrealistic expectation placed on the industry

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Jobs & Workplace

Sydney exec lands GM role overseas

Stepping up from a Business Unit Director role, this executive has packed her bags and made the move to Bulgaria, to take on the position of General Manager at a Big Pharma

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Another domino falls for drug in TGA probe

With another jurisdiction revoking approval, it's not looking good for a drug that has been linked to eight deaths overseas that is being reviewed by the TGA.

Industry & Companies

ACCC approves $68 billion acquisition

The ACCC has given the go-ahead for the merger of a Johnson & Johnson spin-out with another mega company... but on one condition

Latest

Does Aussie pharma pass the Pub Test?

Companies have been urged to apply the "PUB Test" to upcoming initiatives designed to engage HCPs - before they go to market - otherwise they risk missing the mark

Jobs & Workplace

Who's cracked America’s Best Companies list?

Despite the overall trend of tech dominance in the US, two pharmaceutical companies have broken into TIME’s Top 10 list of America’s Best Companies for 2026.

Regulatory & Reimbursement

BMS notches a first with TGA tick

Once-daily pill, the first treatment of its kind to be registered in Australia for a debilitating condition, marks an 'important milestone' for patients

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