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Local exec scores GM ANZ role
Moderna has appointed a well-known Australian industry executive as General Manager of its ANZ team after a four-month-plus search.
Lift-off for Australian-made drug
Prescription medicine developed and manufactured in Australia officially launched as the only TGA-registered treatment of its kind
TODAY
What Chat says about your drugs
AI answer engines are delivering medical info about particular products that are alarming and companies are in the dark
TODAY
Four brands hit with price cuts
April has brought first new brand competition for four drugs, each hit with a 25 per cent statutory reduction in price
7 April
After 1192 days, is funding in sight?
It's been over four years since the HTA process for this next-gen cancer treatment began but the wait may soon be over
7 April
And again... MA fills media role
Seasoned public affairs leader named as the industry body's new Senior Media Advisor, its sixth in as many years
7 April
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
2 April
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Trump tariffs unleash hidden chaos
The US President threw a fox into the Easter Bunny hutch over the Easter Long Weekend and Big Pharma could pay the price
TODAY
SOS distress call for PBS listing
Only three months remaining until the PBAC considers this pharma's revised proposal for an expanded PBS listing for younger children
TODAY
Event draws global thought leaders
Hundreds of prostate cancer experts from around the world descended on Melbourne to unpack advances in care
7 April
First oral SERD registered
Finally registered on the ARTG, marking the first oral SERD in Australia with the company actively seeking reimbursement
7 April Approvals Action
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
2 April
Leaders ready to ignite debate
Organisers promise a sharper agenda and new practical workshops designed to equip pharma professions with instant skills
2 April
Sanofi applauds NIP law change
Expanding the scope of the National Immunisation Program to include non-vaccines, will allow for more uniform childhood protection
2 April
Novo's megastar notches a first
Provisional approval for Wegovy marks a significant milestone offering the first drug option available for this 'silent disease'
2 April
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
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
1 April New to the PBS
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
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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