medicines australia
API: Exclusive supply still a ‘very big issue’
The CEO of one of Australia’s leading pharmaceutical distributors says he wishes a solution had been organised “yesterday” Exclusive supply of medicines is still a “very big issue”, says Richard …
Mandatory reporting of shortages looms
The Pharmacy Guild and Medicines Australia have both welcomed the introduction of legislation for mandatory reporting of medicine shortages Health Minister Greg Hunt has introduced the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2018 …
Stakeholders reject Interim Report options
Members of the Medicines Partnership of Australia have banded together to raise concerns about the future stability of pharmacy The stakeholders, which include the Guild, PSA, ASMI, Generic and Biosimilar …
Interim report ‘a step backwards’
Peak bodies have come together to highlight potential problems with King Review suggestions Members of the Medicines Partnership of Australia, the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain peak body, have expressed concern …
King report suggests direct supply, removing CSO
CSO wholesalers say the King Review interim report options ‘lack rigour’, while Medicines Australia has concerns about the impact of potential changes to supply The interim report of the Review …
Strong growth for global generics market
Asia-Pacific is the largest region of a global generics market set to experience double-digit growth through to 2021, according to research experts The global generic medicines market has registered a compound …
Budget support for pharmacy owners extends to 2020
Compensation for community pharmacy losses, due to the Medicines Australia Strategic Agreement, are promised to be delivered in the final two years of the 6CPA As previously reported, Health Minister …
Innovative medicines prices to drop
Medicines Australia and the Government have signed a five-year agreement which will see innovative medicines reduced in price over 15 years The organisation says the Strategic Agreement will support ongoing …
Budget 2017: changes underway for PBS, MBS
The Health Minister is reportedly finalising agreements with the Pharmacy Guild and Medicines Australia over funding, drug costs According to media reports Health Minister Greg Hunt is closing an agreement …
Grattan report ‘a simplistic response to a complex problem’
CSO wholesalers have labelled the Grattan Institute’s latest report on PBS medicine pricing as “a simplistic response to a complex problem” National Pharmaceutical Services Association Chair and Sigma Pharmaceuticals CEO …
Medicines group calls for downscheduling
A widespread switch from prescription to OTC medicines is best for the healthcare system and consumers, says ASMI in its 2017 pre-budget submission The Australian Self-Medication Industry, which released its …
Hey, big spender
Pharma industry heavyweights have released their first reports detailing payments to healthcare professionals The reports give a rundown of each company’s payments to healthcare professionals for “provision of services” and …