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Australian pharma teams aren't resisting change, they're drowning in it, according to an industry expert who says the problem - and solution - lies with leadership.
Pfizer, Arrotex partner on biologic
Partnership will see Arrotex represent the drug in community and hospital pharmacies, and with prescribers
TODAY
PBAC in court for saying 'No'
In a David and Goliath battle a small Aussie pharma is challenging the failure by PBAC to recommend its drug for a PBS listing
TODAY
Company quietly cuts Aussie jobs
There have been an undisclosed number of layoffs at this Big Pharma but the company is staying tightlipped on the details
11 February
Why CSL's CEO simply had to go
The Board didn't hold back when delivering an explanation for the abrupt departure of Paul McKenzie after just three years in the job
11 February
Who's taking down pharma silos?
Four well-known names in pharma have joined forces in a one-of-a-kind initiative to tear down internal company silos
10 February
Novartis unveils swish new office
New Aussie HQ offers quiet spaces, huddle rooms for fast problem-solving, walk-in IT support, a Wellness Hub and more
10 February
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CSL market cap falls $10 billion
Investors punished an abrupt leadership change followed by an H1 company earnings report that was a sea of red
11 February
Sanofi drug spurs law change
Govt introduces bill to expand the definition of 'vaccine' hoping to change the way new and emerging therapies will be subsidsed
11 February
TGA joins high-performing group
Aussie regulator officially joins a select global network of top achievers that comprises 41 authorities from 39 countries
10 February
Companies request PBAC rethink
Submissions added to the PBAC's March meeting agenda include pharmas asking the Committee to review prior recommendations
10 February
GLP-1 blockbuster finally hits NZ
Company nabs first-to-market advantage and is now setting its sights on securing government funding
10 February
Aussie jobs go in 'reorganisation'
Big pharma has started 2026 with a slimmed down team after changes to its Australian operations
9 February
Six new drugs join review list
An update to the TGA's drugs under review list offers a sneak preview of what could arrive in Australia later this year
9 February
PBS listings help 660K women
A burst of listings targeting women's health a year ago has seen strong uptake, suggesting pent-up demand
9 February
MA recruits after senior execs exit
Find out which high-profile leaders have left and what top-level jobs are up for grabs, with 'significant strategic growth' on the agenda
9 February
First generic abortion pill arrives
Approval comes less than three years since a landmark decision to broaden access to the PBS listed medicine
9 February Approvals Action
Aussie pharma market to surge
Strong annual growth is predicted for local pharma revenues despite headwinds from a government looking to balance the budget
6 February
'Aussie Luke' puts stamp on GSK
The company's newly minted Australian CEO has unveiled his game plan for the company's future success
6 February
Jobs go in latest Aussie downsize
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