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Lilly unveils game-changing pill
Eli Lilly has unveiled game-changing trial results for its daily oral GLP-1 RA pill, and is already drawing up plans for TGA approval.
Sandoz, CSL strike a new deal
After 34 years, CSL hands over distribution rights for an essential treatment used to fight serious bacterial infections
TODAY
71% of drugs given the nod... again
The PBAC has recommended just under three quarters of submissions considered at the controversial May meeting
TODAY
Drugs primed for July PBS listing
At least seven medicines, ranging from first-in-class treatments to biosimilars of big earning brands are at the front of the que
20 June
Cancer patients pick best pharma
While the corporate reputation of the pharma industry has declined in recent years, some companies have bucked the trend
19 June
Five MDs to talk at new event
One of the biggest industry events is heading Down Under, with five Aussie Managing Directors set to speak at the opening panel
19 June
Who's relocated to the CBD?
Company unveils new Australian headquarters in the heart of Sydney as it seeks to "harness the full potential of its iconic brands"
18 June
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PBAC ticks a raft of big changes
The PBAC was generous with recommendations for changes, but one pharma was disappointed at missing out and clapped back
TODAY
TGA approves new heart drug
Short-acting, ultra-high selective beta-1 adrenoreceptor blocker registered on the ARTG
TODAY Approvals Action
Who earned $450 million in 2024?
A dark horse contender has emerged as the highest-paid CEO in the biopharma industry, and his company doesn't want it to happen again
20 June
Lilly makes "difficult" decision
ICYMI: Why the pharma giant has pulled plans to list yet another blockbuster on the PBS plus the other most popular stories this week
20 June Your Week in Five Minutes
Novartis drug to dominate sector
A new report has an elephantine drug from Novartis earning almost all revenue in its class until at least the end of the decade
20 June
Is pharma too polite?... thanks
Australian survey uncovers a slightly embarrassing behavioural trend in pharma when it comes to using AI
20 June
Richard Vines steps down
Ex-Janssen Managing Director readies to the reins of Rare Cancers Australia, stepping into the role of Chair from 1 July
19 June
NZ follows TGA rule change
New Zealand's Medsafe has approved the sale of melatonin and the prescribing of psilocybin outside of clinical trials
19 June
Secrecy shrouds lupus CAR T
Company behind the 'game changer' CAR T-cell therapy kept under wraps as investigator reports that the first Aussie patient is in remission
19 June
Most pharmas shrug off headwinds
Uncertainty around the US policy on pharmaceuticals didn't affect the first quarter results, but some companies still saw revenue fall
18 June
AusBiotech gains big name
With a top-selling PBS drug in its arsenal, this company reveals its goal from signing up as a member to the peak body
18 June
Pharma moves into OTC market
Registers pharmacist-only medicine following the TGA's down-scheduling decision, with further products on the horizon
18 June
Pharmac names new leader
New Zealand's funding body has found a new Chief Executive who will take up the position in mid-September after an extensive recruitment search
18 June
Great Workplace for the fifth time
Find out what this company has been working on behind the scenes to land yet another Great Place to Work certification
17 June