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Who's joined the TGA's review list?

The TGA has accepted five drug applications for review including new indications for two big products, one a pegged blockbuster, as well as three innovative medicines.

New battle in obesity kicks off
FDA approves Lilly's obesity pill putting it in a head-to-head battle with Novo Nordisk... and the drug's new trade name is finally out
TODAY
Pharmac funds time-saving meds
Newly announced funding for cancer drugs, and an antiviral, are expected to reduce the time patients need to be in hospital
TODAY
$210K tit-for-tat Aussie Code fines
Two companies have been fined in a double whammy claim and counterclaim for breaching the MA Code of Conduct
9 April
Meet industry's $50M-a-year Boss
This CEO has notched some impressive milestones for his company and he's been handsomely rewarded for his efforts
9 April
Marketers 'not quite up to notch'
Survey finds 65 per cent of HCPs have reduced or stopped engagement with a pharma due to poor digital experiences
9 April
Local exec scores GM ANZ role
Second-ever General Manager for Australia and New Zealand appointed after the founding GM, Michael Azrak, jumped to Novo Nordisk
8 April
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Pharmacy chain dominates market
New rankings across the Australian pharmacy chain market have been released revealing who's on top... including a surprise achiever
9 April
Multiple roadblocks for IBD drugs
Despite a high disease burden and high cost to the health system, new drugs to treat IBD aren't landing in Australia, according to patients
9 April
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
8 April
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
8 April
Lift-off for Australian-made drug
Prescription medicine developed and manufactured in Australia officially launched as the only TGA-registered treatment of its kind
8 April
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
8 April
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
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
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
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
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