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Sanofi applauds NIP law change
Expanding the scope of the National Immunisation Program to include non-vaccines, will allow for more uniform childhood protection
TODAY
Who's on a major hiring spree?
This company has launched a massive recruitment drive, hunting for the best talent as it grows its business for the next chapter
TODAY
Seven novel drugs hit the PBS
Seven new treatments have been added to the PBS as of today, with a pharma pulling off two wins for separate cancer drugs
1 April
Aussie pharma exec wins CEO job
After decades working in pharma this familiar face has scored the top role at the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association
1 April
Aussie GM exits but where to next?
With two Country Leadership roles currently vacant, the quiet departure of this GM is raising questions about her next move
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Pharma unveils a new name
By aligning under a single global brand, the company says it is better positioned to deliver a more consistent experience
31 March
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Novo's megastar notches a first
Provisional approval for Wegovy marks a significant milestone offering the first drug option available for this 'silent disease'
TODAY
Global pharma inks Arrotex deal
Strategic partnership will ensure continued access to the originator brand for Australian women with news a generic is also on the way
TODAY
13 pharmas win April PBS listings
Companies win April PBS listings, with some even securing subsidy for more than one drug or for multiple indications
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Another $20B spent on acquisitions
Two pharmas have ended the first quarter with announcements of major acquisitions, both expanding their reach into new markets
1 April
Company responds to sale rumours
Following swirling speculation that this company is being sold, a stock exchange announcement reveals there is, in fact, an offer
1 April
Studying? Aussie uni smashing it
This University has risen two spots to be crowned #2 in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology, trailing only Harvard University
31 March
Will the stars align for biosims?
A collision of internal and external pressures on government could drive the bold policy change needed to boost biosim uptake
31 March
Companies on a buying blitz
Orphan drugs and novel treatments have caught the attention of big pharma, which has splashed $17.6 billion in the past week
31 March
Blockbuster scores triple PBS win
The most subsidised drug in Australia just got funded for even more indications, but is still aiming to avoid the long PBAC line
30 March
Butler feels chill from big pharma
Warns US pricing moves could have a 'chilling effect' on the launch of new medicines in Australia especially due to tough PBS pricing
30 March
New approval breaks 30yr drought
This new indication and one other were considered at the PBAC's March meeting, with outcomes to be made public next month
30 March
Australia riding 'escalator to failure'
Sanofi-backed report provides a framework to strengthen how respiratory health is addressed within ageing strategies
30 March
Latecomer ticked in hot market
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30 March Approvals Action
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