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Best in Aussie Med Affairs gonged
Two new awards were launched at the MAPA Excellence Awards last night, which recognised six outstanding medical affairs professionals
Blooms sets blistering pace
Hits major milestone with the recycling of 20 million blister packs, keeping more than 30,000kg of aluminum and plastic out of landfill
TODAY
March PBAC Agenda drops early
When PBAC meets in March, 32 companies will be chasing the first recommendations for 2026
TODAY
Tough times? Not for all pharmas
Overall market cap for the industry is up but it hides a dramatic difference in the results of individual pharmas
19 November
Is Australia simply not viable?
Without urgent change, this Aussie MD is warning that pharma companies will increasingly decide not to bring medicines here
18 November
Aussie Novo dodges major job cuts
Despite axing 9000 jobs, the impact locally has been limited although the exact number of Aussie jobs gone remains undisclosed
18 November
Most want to work at this pharma
Several thousand life sciences professionals voted for the companies they most wanted to work at. See who topped the list
17 November
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Top drugs expanding their patch
At the first meeting for 2026, PBAC will consider 22 changes to listings, almost half to add new disease indications
TODAY
Mega-drug clears hurdle for listing
With a PBAC recommendation already under its belt, the TGA approval for this next-gen treatment has cleared the way for listing
TODAY
Which pharma hit AFR Fast 100?
This pharma found a niche of unmet need, and by filling it has been recognised as one of our fastest-growing companies
19 November
CSL joins US manufacturing rush
Aussie giant joins a long line of pharma companies expanding their US footprint in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff threats
19 November
J&J buys 'cancer revolution' asset
It's nowhere near the most expensive acquisition this year but this buyout could create the next generation of oral cancer treatments
19 November
Workforce crisis needs investment
New white paper launched by ARCS urges workforce system reform to keep Australia a top-tier clinical trials destination
19 November
BMS rides to fund cancer fight
Australian employees have joined a gruelling cycle across Japan to raise funds and awareness for bowel cancer
18 November
Company swoops on US$9B prize
After a rival ended a deal with a small pharma developing an antiviral biologic for flu, looks who's stepped in with a buyout offer
18 November
Telehealth rises in Australia
More HCPs and patients are seeing the value in telehealth, with a third expecting it to be their main healthcare by 2030
18 November
Pharma racks up top trophy haul
One pharma surpassed all others at CHP Australia's annual awards night, with eight companies hitting the stage to be recognised
17 November
Aussie incubator hunting talent
Search is on for local scientific innovators working in vaccines, immunotherapies and related techs to take to commercialisation
17 November
Why MSD's broad funding bid failed
PBAC's Public Summary Documents shed light on why MSD's bid for a multi-cancer listing for Keytruda got the thumbs down
17 November
Race to first generics heats up
Brands currently enjoying exclusivity are watching more companies register generic versions
17 November Approvals Action
New job for 2026, anyone?
Who has a new Country Medical Director? Plus other job appointments as industry looks to bed down teams for 2026
14 November