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Butler feels chill from big pharma
Minister for Health Mark Butler has warned the US Most Favoured Nation policy could have a "chilling effect" on pharma bringing new medicines to Australia - especially due to our tough PBS pricing.
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
TODAY
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
TODAY
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
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
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Australia riding 'escalator to failure'
Sanofi-backed report provides a framework to strengthen how respiratory health is addressed within ageing strategies
TODAY
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
TODAY Approvals Action
Ex-J&J staffer sued for secrets 'theft'
Pharma giant claims ex-employee committed industrial espionage after bad performance review, downloading 7000 confidential files
23 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
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
Companies chase listing changes
A dozen pharmas are seeking to change up existing PBS listings - one wants a revised risk sharing arrangement another, a better price
26 March
More head-turning data arrives
This ASX-listed company has reported a 100 per cent overall response rate in preliminary data... and it's not the first time
26 March
Which pharmas are Most Ethical?
Five pharmas have been honoured amongst the World's Most Ethical Companies, and Ethisphere says it pays off in the share price
25 March
Why it's quitting time for pharma
Industry recruitment specialists have warned to brace for resignations as bonuses land in bank accounts
25 March
PBS giant hangs on tight
A mega-blockbuster is tumbling off a patent cliff in Europe and the US, but the Australian market is a much-needed bright spot
25 March
New Horizon for Aussie research
Joining Horizon Europe will benefit local research and development, and align our HTA processes more closely with Europe's
25 March
Roche takes lead in AI race
Swiss giant does a deal for the largest networked computing power in pharma to support otherwise impossible discoveries
25 March
Most expensive drug out of stock
The most expensive drug approved for use in Australia is suffering supply issues, leading to a temporary global stockout
24 March