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$135M market under generic threat
The exclusivity of a major market is under threat after a Federal Court ruling gave a generic drugmaker the go-ahead to challenge the validity of the patent extension currently protecting this blockbuster.
Troubled drug faces new drama
After 8 deaths the FDA is now investigating whether data for a major drug was manipulated, and the TGA is paying attention
TODAY
Industry's global jobs purge ongoing
While Australia is in the clear, the one-time darling of the pandemic plus two other companies trim their OS workforces
TODAY
Aussie class action targets pharma
Law firm continues to assess a "significant number" of enquiries and registrations from people who have used these drugs
6 May
Lilly GM confirms drug launch
Newly approved treatment soon to roll out on private script with Aussie boss acknowledging the "significant challenges" in securing subsidy
5 May
What happened to the PBS in Q1?
There was a significant drop in PBS reimbursements during Q1, but the Department couldn't offer a definitive explanation
5 May
Why pharma new hires are quitting
Onboarding at Aussie pharma companies is failing to create emotional attachment to work driving new hires to quit
4 May
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Who's hit a 25-year milestone?
An idea jotted on the back of a cafe napkin plus a healthy dose of ambition, has seen this company grow into a great Aussie success story
6 May
Bridge Program spans a decade
Collaboration between Australian pharma companies, universities and industry affiliates has celebrated its 10th year
6 May
Look who's opening a US office
With growing demand from global pharma for its AI commercialisation platform, this Aussie company is setting up in Boston
6 May
Board wipeout hits local company
In less than a month an activist investor has won the resignation of a CEO and changed the entire board of this company
6 May
Finally... CAR T funded after five years
Fourth CAR T-cell therapy funded in Australia - and the first for multiple myeloma - marking almost 1200 days since it was first submitted
5 May
Sandoz wins consensus on biosims
Stakeholders are united on what needs to be done to increase the uptake of biosims starting with helping the patient hip pocket
5 May
PBS increase to strain Budget
Govt foreshadows that increased spending on subsidising pharmaceuticals will be the third greatest pressure on the Budget
5 May
Who's made a move to new digs?
While marking a milestone in Australia, this pharma is focused on the future with a long-term commitment to collaboration and innovation
4 May
Aussie discovery goes commercial
First-in-class drug developed from local research has been TGA approved, with the sponsor "exploring" PBS reimbursement
4 May
Blast from the past heads to PBAC
A treatment deferred four years ago is back on the agenda, along with a cancer drug that was marked 'ceased' at the start of April
4 May
siRNA specialist enters Aust market
TGA approves first-in-class siRNA therapeutic, a new brand of Eisai's kinase inhibitor, plus a long list of generics of PBS listed drugs
4 May Approvals Action
Who's won an MA Board seat?
After 10 Country Leaders put up their hand to join the Board of industry peak body, these four made the cut
1 May
Aussie pharma on the nose
Industry's approval rating among patients fell nine per cent, one of the worst global results but not everyone's in the bad books
1 May
Drought strikes May PBS listings
PBS listings have dried up with only three additions to the scheme this month. Find out who won a May listing...
1 May New to the PBS