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Stock freefalls after obesity miss
A company, which up until now has posed a threat in the hot oral obesity drug space, has hit a hurdle with disappointing data from a Phase 2 trial sending its share price into a freefall.
Legal battle ends with new deal
IQVIA and Veeva unveil global clinical and commercial partnerships in a boon for customers, bringing legal hostilities to an end
TODAY
PBS newcomers hit the fast lane
These drugs only won reimbursement last year but they're already raking in big bucks, putting PBS stalwarts on notice
TODAY
Sept PBS contenders revealed
Two new drugs plus expansions recommended by the PBAC roughly three years ago could be added to the PBS from next month
20 August
Who's moving out of 'Pill Hill'?
Bringing to an end a long history at Macquarie Park, this Big Pharma has found new digs for its company headquarters
20 August
Company unveils new leadership
Current head promoted to a regional role overseeing 11 countries with a successor for the ANZ job already named
20 August
Novartis shakes up private scripts
Innovative new private script solution simplifies access to medicines for HCPs, patients and hospital pharmacies
19 August
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Butler hints at HTA reform reveal
Health Minister signals the interim report into HTA Reform implementation will be published in "the very near future"
TODAY
Blockbuster carves out new niche
Company secures new indication for popular drug in Australia after filing with the TGA roughly a year ago
20 August
Govt takes fire for MRFF cap
Calls to release the full Medical Research Future Fund allocation which has over $1 billion available this year
20 August
CSL spins off Seqirus, cuts jobs
Up to 3,000 jobs will be cut and Seqirus to become a standalone company as CSL looks to cut complexity, saving $500 million a year
19 August
Viatris gives supply heads-up
Supply constraints relating to this PBS listed medicine are expected to hit Australia this month and continue for all of 2025
19 August
Industry execs moving on and up
See who's landed a new role across industry, with three execs moving on after more than a decade at the same company
19 August
Lilly launches obesity initiative
Collaboration with Monash University aims to transform disease management and improve outcomes for patients
19 August
Lilly turns up heat on Govt pricing
Negotiations with Europe aim to 'rebalance' prices but Lilly remains tight-lipped on specific implications for Australia
18 August
Novo launches $50K science prize
Aimed at Aussie early to mid-career women in STEM, it offers recognition, funding and induction to an alumni network
18 August
Ex-Aussie MD departs top US job
After rising the ranks to run the company's US business, this former ANZ Country Leader will finish up at the end of the year
15 August
Country Leader ANZ moves on
ICYMI: Company names replacement for departing MD plus the other most popular stories this week
15 August Your Week in 5 Minutes
Company names new Aussie GM
Change in Country Leadership with an internal promotion while the current GM moves to a big role in the UK
18 August
Say goodbye to 'BeiGene'
Oncology pharma officially adopts its new name and new logo in ANZ as part of a phased rollout around the world
18 August