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Who earned $450 million in 2024?
A dark horse contender has emerged as the highest-paid CEO in the biopharma industry, and his company doesn't want it to happen again.
Lilly makes "difficult" decision
ICYMI: Why the pharma giant has pulled plans to list yet another blockbuster on the PBS plus the other most popular stories this week
TODAY Your Week in Five Minutes
Drugs primed for July PBS listing
At least seven medicines, ranging from first-in-class treatments to biosimilars of big earning brands are at the front of the que
TODAY
Cancer patients pick best pharma
While the corporate reputation of the pharma industry has declined in recent years, some companies have bucked the trend
19 June
Five MDs to talk at new event
One of the biggest industry events is heading Down Under, with five Aussie Managing Directors set to speak at the opening panel
19 June
Who's relocated to the CBD?
Company unveils new Australian headquarters in the heart of Sydney as it seeks to "harness the full potential of its iconic brands"
18 June
Pharma moves into OTC market
Registers pharmacist-only medicine following the TGA's down-scheduling decision, with further products on the horizon
18 June
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Novartis drug to dominate sector
A new report has an elephantine drug from Novartis earning almost all revenue in its class until at least the end of the decade
TODAY
Is pharma too polite?... thanks
Australian survey uncovers a slightly embarrassing behavioural trend in pharma when it comes to using AI
TODAY
Richard Vines steps down
Ex-Janssen Managing Director readies to the reins of Rare Cancers Australia, stepping into the role of Chair from 1 July
19 June
NZ follows TGA rule change
New Zealand's Medsafe has approved the sale of melatonin and the prescribing of psilocybin outside of clinical trials
19 June
Secrecy shrouds lupus CAR T
Company behind the 'game changer' CAR T-cell therapy kept under wraps as investigator reports that the first Aussie patient is in remission
19 June
Most pharmas shrug off headwinds
Uncertainty around the US policy on pharmaceuticals didn't affect the first quarter results, but some companies still saw revenue fall
18 June
AusBiotech gains big name
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18 June
Pharmac names new leader
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18 June
Great Workplace for the fifth time
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17 June
Who's turned 40-years-old?
CEO reveals how the company has remained agile and independent, adapting to consumer needs and embracing innovation
17 June
Samsung blows up Stelara patents
Samsung Bioepis received an early victory against 'bomb-proof' innovation patents created by J&J to protect its blockbuster
17 June
Aussie exec shares FDA experience
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Breakthrough MYC drug arrives
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17 June
Sanofi's Olympic gift slammed
UK Code of Practice Authority rules a kind-hearted gift brought the industry into repute
16 June