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Seven novel drugs hit the PBS

In a bumper month for PBS listings, seven novel drugs have been added to the scheme from today with one company pulling off two wins.

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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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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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
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
TGA approves a new antiviral monoclonal antibody for RSV along with a new presentation for an existing vaccine targeting the virus
30 March Approvals Action
Exec sued over 'stolen' secrets
ICYMI: Claims 7000 files were downloaded after a bad performance review plus the other most popular stories this week
27 March Your Week in 5 Minutes
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
27 March
Tough times? Not for pharma's Rich Listers
Australians involved in pharmaceuticals have seen a strong increase in wealth, while the combined wealth of the top 250 wealthiest fell
26 March
Novartis presses for cancer reform
Report launched at Parliament House has exposed the hidden cost of early breast cancer and outlines a clear action plan
27 March
Now sports are looking at GLP-1s
Anti-doping bodies are monitoring the use of certain weight loss drugs for signs of abuse by athletes with a possible ban on the cards
27 March
Company unveils role 'streamlining'
Details are light but this company is restructuring its corporate functions and simplifying its processes using advanced technologies
26 March
Who's on the PBAC's July Agenda?
The PBAC has dropped a packed agenda ahead of its July meeting, featuring 50 submissions, including 31 new listings
26 March
Pharma targets US$320B market
Although the financial details remain undisclosed, this company has added up to five assets, bringing its pipeline to a total of 32
26 March
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