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TGA approves first generic pomalidomide
23 June 2021 - The TGA has approved first generic version of Celgene's Pomalyst. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Apr 2021
The TGA claims Tenofovir Emtricitabine Sandoz is a first generic but is it?
22 April 2021 - Closer examination suggests otherwise. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Mar 2020
World's main supplier of generic drugs could run out of ingredients
4 March 2020 - India, the world's main supplier of generic drugs, has restricted the export of 26 pharmaceutical ingredients ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2019
Reforms to the generic medicine market authorisation process
30 July 2019 - The TGA would like to thank respondents who provided submissions in response to the public consultation ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Sep 2018
ACCC approves local merger of pharma firms Arrow and Apotex
20 September 2018 - Half of all generic prescriptions could come from one supplier after the competition watchdog approved a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Sep 2017
Patent term extensions in Australia: under pressure but safe for now
6 September 2017 - Government responds to the Productivity Commission Report and the Courts find “Swiss-style” claims not sufficient for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jun 2017
Generic and biosimilar prescription medicines, 2016
13 June 2017 -The generic and biosimilar prescription medicines: TGA annual summary 2016 publication provides details of all generic and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Sep 2016
Fast-track approval of medicines in Australia
30 September 2016 - The Australian Government has recently taken steps to fast track the registration of new medicines, generics, and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jun 2016
$4.5 million behind new pill to tackle Australia’s number one killer
15 June 2016 - A new pill designed to reduce the devastating toll of heart disease and stroke in Australia and ...