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Who’s up for a 2026 PRIME Award?

The 22nd PRIME Awards have attracted entries from more organisations than ever before making this one of the strongest and most competitive fields in the event's history. See which pharmas have topped the shortlist

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Big Pharma picks Sydney CBD for new HQ

General Manager announces a “fresh start” for the pharma in a slick new office space with the latest technology and design to enable flexible-based working plus connection with patients and partners

Regulatory & Reimbursement

The secrecy that hampers PBAC decisions

There can be clear disagreements over the price which should be paid for a drug, but some features of the reimbursement system mean neither side really knows what the other expects

Regulatory & Reimbursement

September PBS listings climb to eight

Six pharmas have expanded their drugs on the PBS this month - including the first biologic added to the scheme for adults with uncontrolled COPD - with two companies scoring a double win

Regulatory & Reimbursement

CSL lowers prices in Trump MFN deal

CSL and eight other pharmas have signed a Most Favoured Nation deal with the US, with the Aussie giant saying it does not anticipate any 'material impact' during fiscal year 2027

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Who has the most effective MSLs, and why?

A survey of US oncologists has revealed what separates highly effective MSL teams from average ones and without prompting, doctors named the companies that stand out

Regulatory & Reimbursement

CEO raises red flag on PBS transparency

Boss warns there is currently no mechanism to disclose a drug’s commercial history citing the example of a treatment originally developed by Big Tobacco

Industry & Companies

$10M for Aussie infectious diseases innovation

Six Australian companies addressing significant local and global unmet health needs in infectious diseases are getting support to break into commercial success

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Regulatory & Reimbursement

Who's at the PBAC's next meeting?

PBAC will consider eight submissions with three companies laying the groundwork to secure a broad PBS listing recommendation for their immunotherapies

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Company scores double PBS win

It's been quite the week for this company which announced a new General Manager on Friday and from tomorrow, two of its biggest drugs will be expanded

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Spring blooms with fresh PBS listing

First-of-its-kind treatment in an area of unmet need scores a Spring PBS listing with the company's GM underlining the importance of innovative medicines for economic growth

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World's biggest drug wins broad PBS listing

After a gruelling decade-long battle, a milestone PBS listing will see this oncology blockbuster made available to thousands of Australians living with certain advanced and metastatic cancers, including rare cancers

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Industry & Companies

Patients choosing between meds or meals

The Leukaemia Foundation has launched a campaign to improve financial assistance to people diagnosed with blood cancer, so people don't need to forgo treatment due to lack of funds

Regulatory & Reimbursement

TGA reins in breast cancer label

Australia's regulator has narrowed the patient population eligible for a breast cancer drug, after initially granting approval for a broader population than other major jurisdictions

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Company names new Aussie Country Leader

Almost six months after the departure of its General Manager, this company has recruited the leader of a rival pharma as its next Aussie boss

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Single-pill triple therapy wins TGA tick

The TGA has approved a new single-pill triple therapy for hypertension as Johnson & Johnson and Dr Falk Pharma expand their franchises

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Aussie patients name industry's best

At a gala ceremony in Melbourne last night, the Patients Choice Awards named those making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients

Industry & Companies

King Kong of drugs a revenue booster

While debate over public funding of weight loss drugs continues, Sigma has reported "above the norm" sales growth driven by GLP-1s

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