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Who's keeping an eye on rival Reps?

Companies will be able to access near real-time data that reveals which HCPs have interacted with competitor sales reps, using a new service which has already launched in the US and could be heading to Australia.

Who's moved to global HQ?
Two leaders promoted to new roles, one landing a regional gig while the other has moved to international headquarters
TODAY
Backlash over PBAC monitoring
Pharma's unease with the PBAC's monitoring system of updated OS results of cancer drugs has been exposed in new documents
TODAY
$300M blockbuster falls off patent
First time generic competition for half a dozen drugs, including a top seller, ushers in painful statutory price reductions
4 August
After 8 OS deaths TGA reviews drug
With overseas regulators well down the path to removing this treatment from their market, the TGA has announced it's undertaking a review
4 August
Who's jumped ship to be first CMO?
A pharma filling its first Chief Medical Officer position has landed an industry veteran with extensive experience in launching new indications
Eight pharmas win PBS listings
A wave of PBS listings for August with more than half covering new medicines including the first new treatment option in 20 years
3 August
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Deal paves way for global rollout
Exclusive license agreement for new cancer drug worth up to $601.9 million and covering 66 countries, including Australia
4 August
Med affairs, the time is now
A call to action has sounded: This cross-disciplinary team is urging a fundamental change to how Medical Affairs reach HCPs
4 August
AZ, BMS in monster merger talks
A record-breaking pharmaceutical merger may be in the making, with AstraZeneca and BMS reportedly in talks
3 August
Will this drug finally reach Aust?
Four years on, this company is having another tilt at bringing its long-acting drug to Australia and it's actively pursing public funding
3 August
Brown nosing allowed, court rules
The Full Federal Court has come down in favour of the National Cancer Foundation's 'somewhat confronting' Brown Nose campaign
3 August
GSK, generic makers win TGA nod
New drug considered by the PBAC at its July meeting approved along with two generics of PBS listed medicines
3 August Approvals Action
Goodbyes: Look who's leaving now
As industry continues to undergo change, so does the Aussie workforce with a number of high-profile exits
31 July
Pharma the latest Prick on the road
A local pharma was behind a stunt that saw many Sydneysiders bemused when they encountered a particular car driving from the city to the surf
31 July
Pharma most-mentioned by AI
Who's named most often in AI generated answers about pharma and when it comes to brand reputation does high-visibility count?
31 July
Where will this exec land next?
ICYMI: Where is he going? J&J leader hush-hush on next move plus the other most popular stories this week
31 July
Drug short opens new care play
Supply problems seen as an opportunity to educate patients about new care guidelines introduced last year
31 July
Aussie boss roasted on LinkedIn
Debate about whether his latest decision was nothing more than a 'giant pain in the ass' for staff or an attempt 'To Do an AZ'
30 July
Inside PBAC's special meeting
The committee will meet today to discuss a matter that cannot reasonably be deferred to the next scheduled meeting
30 July
Pharmas earning the most bucks
Fortune Magazine has published its list of the top 500 earning companies, and a baker's dozen of pharmas made the grade
30 July
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