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Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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Company in strife with UK watchdog

This company has been reprimanded and warned it may face further sanctions for “very serious" code of conduct breaches related to disparaging claims made about a rival's product.

TGA ticks new chronic asthma drug
A more convenient dosing regimen could see a change in marketshare, depending on the PBAC's decision this month
TODAY
Aussie blight on booming drug
Dispute over the costing model means Australians lack PBS access to a drug that is seeing booming take-up around the globe
TODAY
Medscape
Medscape
Leader departs after 'hell of a ride'
Aussie leader who moved to the US two years ago has scored a top job with a rival company
27 July
Pharma crowned PBAC winner
Not only did this pharma score the greatest number of PBAC recommendations but it has secured subsidy for all but one
27 July
CEO steps down immediately
CEO and Managing Director steps down for personal reasons, effective immediately, after nearly 11 years of service
27 July
TGA slaps warning on top drugs
Alarm raised over the potential for a rare but severe eye disorder that can cause blindness with 36 Aussie adverse events reported
24 July
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Top PBS drugs change hands
Medicines earning hundreds of millions of dollars in reimbursements have new sponsors after changes this month
TODAY
Australia fails on orphan drugs
Coming 14th out of 15 comparator countries when it comes to reimbursement, according to a new white paper backed by Alexion
TODAY
New buddy lifts the patient voice
Pharma partners with patient groups on a new AI platform that makes it easier for consumers to have their say to PBAC
27 July
Biggest drug preps for rivals
An under-the-skin version of the world's top selling drug wins approval in a move that outplays an upcoming loss of exclusivity
27 July
Aussie jobs go amid US relocation
One of Australia's largest home-grown pharmas is pulling up stakes for America, seeking the higher market valuations seen there
24 July
Lucky find in office health check
In-house skin check catches early-stage melanoma for this AZ executive, underlining the benefits of employee assistance programs
24 July
Pharma's 'Pitch Perfect' workplace
Company joins the contenders for the Best Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals as the deadline approaches
24 July
Where to next? GM says goodbye
ICYMI: Hard to believe but yet another GM is leaving with no word yet on where to, plus the other most popular stories this week
24 July
PBAC drops 63-strong agenda
A total of 63 submissions will be considered by the PBAC in November, with more than 10 drugs yet to be TGA approved
23 July
Best drug of 2026 goes to...
After a triumph last year, this company is picking up a second gong for its standout medicine but it's failed to be reimbursed in Australia
23 July
Rising Stars battle for cash prize
Nominations have been whittled down to four finalists in the running for this CSL-sponsored award for early career researchers
23 July
Companies race into expansions
New indications are being sought for blockbusters (and possible blockbusters) with pharmas wasting no time seeking subsidy
23 July
Can a GSK vax prevent dementia?
After promising observational evidence, a large-scale study will assess the impact of the shingles vaccine on dementia in the elderly
23 July
Redundancies cut deep in 2026
While the number of companies undertaking workforce down-sizing has plummeted this year, the actual number of employees culled hasn't
22 July
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