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Pharma disconnected from HCPs?
While companies are looking to boost their field forces, just 39 per cent of HCPs describe MSLs as 'critical' or 'very important' as a source of scientific information and even fewer - 30 per cent - feel the same about sales reps.
MSD pips AZ in first-to-market race
Heading to the FDA with the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor after trouncing two Phase 3 trials in a move that could crack the market wide open
TODAY
One-in-four patients avoid HCPs
Australian survey reveals the health condition that prevents people seeking medical help to treat it
TODAY
Guess who's signed up Greg Hunt?
Highly-respected former Health Minister will be providing his expert insight and strategic advice from his years at the top
12 November
MSAC ticks $5M gene therapy
Life-changing one-time treatment wins support for public funding from MSAC but a battle over price is already brewing
12 November
Ex-ANZ GM packing his bags again
Just 21 months after leaving Sydney for Singapore, this ex-Australian Country Leaders is moving again... and it's special
12 November
Meet the Best Drugs of 2025
A PBS giant was honoured, alongside a beloved actor who has used his name to advance research in a pernicious disease
11 November
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Lack of choice fuels med poisoning
Restricted dosage options may contribute to a four-fold increase in poisoning from this drug class, researchers say
12 November
'Unprecedented' Aussie CRISPR win
First in-human trial led by Monash team has used CRISPR gene-editing therapy to slash cholesterol levels like never before
12 November
Patients vote for No 1 pharma
This cohort of patients has picked industry's top three performers but the sector's corporate reputation as a whole is on the slide
11 November
Baby steps in Arrotex legal fight
Italian pharma takes tentative steps toward a Federal Court battle with Aussie generics giant over Parkinson's disease drug
11 November
Metsera picks final dance partner
Bitter bidding war for a biotech with a promising obesity pipeline has been won, but were the real winners Metsera shareholders?
11 November
Aussie pharma snags industry exec
Growing company creates new role and appoints a seasoned hand to take the position of Head of Business Development
11 November
More Aussie Big Pharma jobs cut
Yet another company is downsizing its Australian workforce with an undisclosed number of jobs cut in head office
10 November
CEOs in live TV Oval Office drama
Patient collapses during Most Favoured Nation press conference being televised live, with bosses stepping in to help
10 November
Lilly and Novo sign on with Trump
Hailed as the most important Most Favoured Nation deal so far, the US Govt locks in low prices for weight loss and other drugs
10 November
Who pulled out of PBAC meet?
When the PBAC sat down to consider the November Agenda, there was one new listing missing, scratched 24 hours earlier
10 November
New flu vax registered on ARTG
It's joined by new generic choices for a late-option antibiotic, a surgery drug, and an ex-top ten pharmaceutical
10 November Approvals Action
And the 2025 PRIME winners are...
The Who's Who of industry turned out last night to celebrate our best and brightest. See the full list of winners
7 November
Brand makeover wins Stevie Award
Touted as one of the world's most coveted prizes, Aussie duo pick up one of the world's most sought after recognitions
7 November
Another Country Leader exits
ICYMI: Another Aussie MD gone as J&J spin-off sells to Huggies giant, Kimberly Clark plus the other most popular stories this week
7 November Your Week in 5 Minutes