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What really drives Dr prescribing?
A new survey has taken a deep dive into what's really driving prescribing decisions made by Australian doctors - and what it takes to convince them to switch treatments.
Ex-MA boss launches new venture
Enters partnership to introduce an AI-driven healthcare performance and funding tool into Australia to underpin system reform
TODAY
Rare disease renovation required
New report calls for Govt to establish an Office of Rare Disease alongside other recommendations to improve treatment in rare
TODAY
Another Country Leader named
The third new Australian Country Leader to be named in the space of 24 hours with a local exec appointed General Manager
3 December
Industry body shuts over funding
After 10 years, this high-profile organisation has been forced to close its doors due to funding challenges
3 December
Two new Country Heads appointed
So that's where they've gone... two familiar faces in Aussie pharma land new leadership positions after much speculation
2 December
PBS listing gift kicks off December
The last reimbursement announcements of 2025 commence. See which company was first with news of a listing
1 December
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MS cases and costs skyrocket
New report finds a record number of Australians are living with the disease and the significant burden economic as well as physical
3 December
Aussies take on J&J in big market
Melbourne company thinks it can take market share in a multi-billion dollar space held exclusively in Australia by J&J
3 December
Butler cuts ribbon on $1B CSL plant
New vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere
3 December
Trump gunning for Australia next?
The UK has agreed to up what it pays for novel medicines by 25% now Trump is looking to do similar deals with other trading partners
2 December
Gilead names community champs
After a record number of nominations, five Aussies have been recognised for their support and advocacy for those with HIV
2 December
Who's won 2025's last PBS listings?
With the year's reimbursement run concluded, seven companies have laid claim to the final listings including a next-gen PD-1 inhibitor
2 December New to the PBS
New podcast tackles AI in pharma
Experts unpack all the transformational changes from drug development to how companies will connect with doctors and patients
2 December
It's over: 40-year partnership ends
Distribution of two high-profile vaccines on the NIP has changed hands, ending a deal older than one of the companies involved
1 December
First generic lands on ARTG
Drug treating a common ailment faces its first generic competition, while the TGA ticks more challengers to big names
1 December Approvals Action
TGA 'aligns' warnings on top drugs
Mega-drug class products now have 'consistent' product information regarding potential suicidal thoughts or behaviours
1 December
Mainstream push for bridging fund
The Bridging Fund Coalition has gone to the mainstream media in a bid to increase pressure on the Federal Government
1 December
Surprise tax raid at pharma HQ
More than 30 agents descended on this company's offices as part of a fraud investigation into a financial services firm
28 November
Secret settlement on blockbuster
Confidential agreement reached out of court over the potential launch of a biosimilar referencing a PBS blockbuster
28 November
Free Rep lunch won't corrupt Drs
ICYMI: Critics blasted for questioning doctors' integrity over accepting a sandwich with Med Ed plus other top stories this week
28 November Your Week in 5 Minutes