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13 pharmas win April PBS listings
Thirteen pharmas have won April PBS listings, with AstraZeneca, BMS, and MSD securing subsidy for more than one drug or multiple indications. See who else walked away a winner.
Another $20B spent on acquisitions
Two pharmas have ended the first quarter with announcements of major acquisitions, both expanding their reach into new markets
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
TODAY
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
31 March
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
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
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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
TODAY
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
TODAY
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Companies on a buying blitz
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31 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
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Australia riding 'escalator to failure'
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PBAC fails the pub test on women
Committee accused of ignoring women and usurping the TGA following a failure to recommend this treatment for subsidy
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Tough times? Not for pharma's Rich Listers
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26 March
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