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Lifeline arrives for world's top drug
This pharma is closer to staving off a patent cliff for its highest earning drug with the first data from a pivotal Phase 3 trial showing faster administration times for a similar efficacy.
New brand targets US expansion
Aussie pharma announces compounded version of ED nasal spray as the original product goes through FDA approval
TODAY
Drugs quietly listed on the PBS
While the Albanese Government has been drip-feeding PBS listings ahead of the Federal Election, there were still some surprises this month
TODAY New to the PBS
TGA greenlights 17 new drug uses
Big drugs grow even bigger, scoring multiple new uses while others have beaten their rivals to new indications
1 April
Company relocates to CBD office
Natural light, green spaces, high indoor quality and a 6-star green rating, creates a space for the team to thrive
31 March
TGA approves seven new drugs
New medicines registered by AstraZeneca, Amgen, Chiesi, Ipsen, Reach Pharmaceuticals, and Roche
31 March Approvals Action
Flagship drug wins PBS expansion
Earlier, broader listing will see more than 115,000 additional Australians eligible for treatment to prevent cardiovascular death
31 March
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High-flyers face off again
Familiar names in pharma legal counsel nominated for prestigious awards... and it's not their first time. See who's in the running
TODAY
Aussie boss nails $1.6B Novo deal
Brokers lucrative agreement with Danish pharma giant for a pre-clinical drug targeting a novel obesity pathway
TODAY
Biggest ever pharma tax dodge?
This company sold US$20 billion worth of drugs to American patients in a year yet paid zero US tax
1 April
New player joins PBC market
Company celebrates TGA approval of innovative product as it awaits the PBAC's decision from the March meeting
1 April
Fast listing for GSK's Aussie drug
Bone marrow cancer drug discovered in Melbourne took just four months to win subsidy after TGA approval
1 April
$96.3M PBS drug wins expansion
First targeted treatment option to be reimbursed for Australians living with a rare, unpredictable and debilitating autoimmune disease
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Novo pioneers Aussie pharma first
Establishes council to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with diabetes and obesity
31 March
Butler ambushed over PBS drugs
Good news about PBS co-pay sours under TV grilling about the PBS failing Australia's sickest citizens
31 March
AbbVie sues over stolen 'shortcut'
Claims trade secrets and confidential information were stolen by ex-employees to develop antibody-drug conjugates
28 March
GM departs for new plum job
ICYMI: From ANZ lead to another senior role at a much bigger company plus other popular stories this week
28 March
Aussie direct-to-patient model lifts off
Company uses doctor-developed platform to connect HCPs and patients for diagnosis and treatment
28 March
MA on the hunt for policy execs
Industry body expanding its policy muscle with three vacancies to be filled and a senior leader to be named soon
28 March
Australia accused of 'freeloading'
US Think Tank takes aim at countries with subsidised drugs for negotiating with pharmas to pay less than Americans do
28 March
You're right but 'Mitts off our PBS'
Health Minister sends mixed message, warning US pharma to keep away from the PBS while admitting industry's concerns are valid
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