generics
Don’t trade health for sugar in TPP, says PHAA
A token increase in the quota of sugar into the United States is not grounds for trading off Australian access to cheaper generic medicines, says the Public Health Association of …
Health Minister Sussan Ley spruiks PBS package – signals price cut
More than 2000 brands of common medicines could be slashed in price, some by as much as 50%, from next year, Minister for Health Sussan Ley says under the Government’s proposed PBS package.
New agreement recognises key role of generics: GMiA
The new Strategic Agreement signed by the Generic Medicines Industry Association and Australian Government recognises the essential role of generic medicines and biosimilars in delivering affordable healthcare through the PBS, …
GMiA welcomes ‘a’ flagging of biosimilars
The Generic Medicines Industry Association has welcomed the PBAC’s decision to consider “a” flagging of biosimilars, and to list biosimilar insulin (Basaglar) on the PBS. Basaglar is the first biosimilar …
Amneal to buy Actavis’ Australian generics
Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Actavis Australia, a subsidiary of Actavis plc today announced they have signed a binding letter of intent which provides that Amneal intends to acquire substantially all of …
GMiA launches Guide to Biosimilars
The Generic Medicines Industry Association (GMiA) will today launch the GMiA Guide to Biosimilars during a Parliamentary Friends of Medicine event at Parliament House. The GMiA Guide to Biosimilars aims …
First biosimilar monoclonal antibody approved in Europe
The Generic Medicines Industry Association has welcomed the announcement from member company, Hospira, that its rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease treatment is now available in more major European markets
Apotex acquires Revive, readies for flu season
Apotex, supplier of generic pharmaceuticals, has announced the asset purchase of established clinic provider Revive. The purchase of Revive complements the existing Apotex professional services offer and further strengthens the …
Chemists’ Own brand turns 20
The Chemists’ Own brand is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2015. Chemists’ Own was developed and launched in 1995 as a quality, pharmacy-only, OTC product range to counter the expansion …