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Aussie blight on booming drug
A drug that's taking off globally with 71 per cent sales growth is embarrassingly behind in Australia where it's experiencing a gruelling wait for a PBS listing for an indication that 29 other countries have reimbursed.
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
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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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
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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
Meeting cancelled... it's Quiet Week
Which company has cancelled non-essential communication, giving staff a breather to focus on deep work or reskill?
22 July
Company names new global CEO
Regional head of a major snack company to take the global reins of a pharmaceutical company, praised for his "execution excellence"
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