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Trump nabs secret slice of Aussie drug prices

Documents obtained under Freedom of Information, suggest the US Government will share in the increased revenue pharmas generate by lifting drug prices outside the US, with President Donald Trump also giving his 'blessing' to companies that totally deny medicines to other countries to comply with his MFN policy

Regulatory & Reimbursement

First new drug in almost 20 years launched

CEO confirms plans to engage further with government and relevant stakeholders post launch, to assess the appropriate timing and pathway to a PBS listing

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Takeda snaps up recently vacated market

With its competitor being deregistered at the end of 2024, Takeda has stepped in with the only vaccine of its kind Australia for a disease with more than 2600 cases a year

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Hyped drug approved after 5-plus years

The TGA has finally given the greenlight to a drug that was lodged with the regulator in 2021, with the sponsor actively pursuing reimbursement via MSAC and the PBS

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Leadership & People

Who made Australia's Most Powerful People list?

This high-flyer shot four places up the list to be named the third most powerful person in Australia this year - with PBS performance named as a reason for his success

Industry & Companies

Shares skyrocket 30% on new trial data

In one of the most competitive markets in the world, this company is looking to reinvent the space, and its latest topline trial results have impressed

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Pharma downsizes in Australia

This company is downsizing its office space following the latest restructuring in Australia, with an official move slated for the start of next month

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Regulatory & Reimbursement

Changed global pricing environment sinks PBS listing

The shortest line yet between America's MFN policy and a life-saving drug not being PBS listed has been drawn, with a company decrying the PBAC's unwillingness to adapt to a changed pricing environment

Industry & Companies

Psychedelic medicines flying high

Three years after Australia's world-first decision to permit the prescribing of psilocybin and MDMA, the sector is booming and Big Pharma's are making a play

Leadership & People

Global genomics boss heading to Australia

The Chief Scientific Officer for the NHS will visit Australia next month with a packed schedule including an address to the National Press Club

Regulation & Legal

Speed bump ahead for NZ fast-track?

New approvals pathway could put the country at risk of contravening an international trade agreement, according to lawyers

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Sales, Marketing & Public Relations

Lilly goes direct for non-PBS meds

Faced with growing challenges to listing some drugs on the PBS, Lilly has launched a platform to facilitate dispensing and delivery of medications to a patient's door at more affordable prices

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Drug slated for PBS delisting gets more time

While manufacturing costs have gone up, reimbursement is less than half what it was when this drug was first listed but the PBAC still said 'No' to a price rise. Now plans to delist it from the PBS have been delayed by six months following a patient outcry

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And again... Keytruda challenger shapes up

Another impressive trial win for Summit Therapeutics' challenger to the world's biggest drug has been branded a good omen for Big Pharmas in the same space

Regulatory & Reimbursement

Nine pharmas seek to add new drug labels

Nine pharmas hope to add new labels to their drugs in Australia in 2027 after the TGA accepted their applications for evaluation between June and July

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Senior leadership shake-up sweeps industry

There has a been a rush on senior leadership moves across industry with a string of departures, returns, company moves and internal promotions

Industry & Companies

Novo unveils five multi-blockbuster plan

Future mega revenue earners unveiled alongside topline results for its next star performer, which beat a rival Lilly drug in a head-to-head trial

Regulatory & Reimbursement

10 innovative drugs land on TGA review desk

Australia's medicines regulator has accepted an additional 10 Type A applications between June and July, with some pegged blockbusters making the list

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